10 Questions
Which organ primarily produces and secretes erythropoietin?
Kidneys
What enzyme found in erythrocytes accelerates the combination of carbon dioxide and water?
Carbonic anhydrase
What is the main factor that stimulates erythrocyte production?
Erythropoietin hormone
What is the most important function of erythrocytes?
Transporting hemoglobin
What is responsible for 50% of the buffering power of whole blood?
Erythrocytes
What stimulates erythrocyte production in the body?
Hypoxia and anemia
What is the primary function of hemoglobin in erythrocytes?
To transport oxygen from the tissues to the lungs
Where is the majority of the iron stored in the body?
In the liver as ferritin and hemosiderin
What happens to aged erythrocytes in the body?
They are absorbed by macrophages in the liver and spleen
What determines normal erythrocyte production in the body?
Genetically normal precursor cells, functional bone marrow, and regular intake of essential nutrients
Test your knowledge about the structure and function of erythrocytes, including their elasticity, shape, and role in transporting hemoglobin and carbon dioxide. Learn more about the enzyme carbonic anhydrase and its significance in blood transportation.
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