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Erythropoiesis and Iron Storage Quiz

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Why do RBCs have an elastic membrane?

To help them squeeze through capillaries and small blood vessels

What is the importance of RBCs being biconcave discs?

To increase their surface area for efficient gas exchange

Why do RBCs depend on anaerobic metabolism?

Because they lack mitochondria

How many molecules of oxygen can one molecule of hemoglobin bind to?

Four molecules of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Heme in Hemoglobin structure?

Heme is an iron protoporphyrin that binds to oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Why do RBCs have a short lifespan of 120 days?

Due to their inability to reproduce and their fragility Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of the formation of RBCs called?

Erythropoiesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxygen-carrying pigment of RBCs?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

Why does Hemoglobin bind to CO2?

To form carbamino compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Hemoglobin in RBCs?

To carry oxygen to body tissues Signup and view all the answers