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Explain the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Hemoglobin is used in red blood cells to store and transport oxygen, facilitating the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and the return transport of carbon dioxide.
What is the normal concentration of hemoglobin in males and females?
Normal concentration of hemoglobin in males is 14-16 gm% and in females is 13-15 gm%.
What is the composition of hemoglobin and how many subunits does it comprise?
Hemoglobin is composed of 4 globin chains and a porphyrin ring with central iron. It comprises four subunits, each having one polypeptide chain and one.
What is the percentage of glycated hemoglobin found in diabetes mellitus patients?
Glycated hemoglobin or HbA1C is found at 5% in diabetes mellitus patients.
Explain the significance of the iron state in hemoglobin.
Iron in the ferrous state binds to oxygen and forms oxyhemoglobin, while in the ferric state, it forms methemoglobin and cannot carry oxygen.
Test your knowledge about the function and structure of haemoglobin, the protein responsible for storing and transporting oxygen in red blood cells. Explore its role in oxygen transport and carbon dioxide exchange.
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