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What is the primary purpose of HCL in the procedure for measuring hemoglobin?
What is the primary purpose of HCL in the procedure for measuring hemoglobin?
What is the significance of 10% HCL in the Sahli's hemoglobinometer method?
What is the significance of 10% HCL in the Sahli's hemoglobinometer method?
Which statement accurately describes the structure of hemoglobin?
Which statement accurately describes the structure of hemoglobin?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding red blood cells?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding red blood cells?
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What are the normal hemoglobin levels for adult males and females respectively?
What are the normal hemoglobin levels for adult males and females respectively?
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What is the primary role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the primary role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
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Which chains make up the globin part of adult hemoglobin (HbA)?
Which chains make up the globin part of adult hemoglobin (HbA)?
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What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
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How does fetal hemoglobin (HbF) differ from adult hemoglobin (HbA)?
How does fetal hemoglobin (HbF) differ from adult hemoglobin (HbA)?
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What happens to fetal hemoglobin after birth?
What happens to fetal hemoglobin after birth?
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What is the normal hemoglobin content in adult males?
What is the normal hemoglobin content in adult males?
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Which form of hemoglobin is formed when carbon dioxide binds to the globin part?
Which form of hemoglobin is formed when carbon dioxide binds to the globin part?
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What is methemoglobin unable to do due to its oxidation?
What is methemoglobin unable to do due to its oxidation?
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Study Notes
Hemoglobin Estimation
- Hemoglobin is the red oxygen-carrying pigment in red blood cells (RBCs).
- The hemoglobin molecule consists of two parts: globin and heme.
- Globin is a protein made of four polypeptide chains (two alpha and two beta).
- Heme is a porphyrin ring with an iron atom (Fe2+) in the center. Iron binds to oxygen.
- Adult hemoglobin (HbA) has two alpha and two beta chains.
- Fetal hemoglobin (HbF) has two alpha and two gamma chains. HbF has higher oxygen affinity, aiding oxygen transfer from mother to fetus.
- Hemoglobin levels change after birth, with HbF transitioning to HbA by 6 months of age.
Blood Composition
- Blood is composed of plasma (55%) and cellular components (45%).
- Plasma is the fluid portion of blood.
- Cellular components include:
- Erythrocytes (red blood cells, RBCs)
- Leukocytes (white blood cells, WBCs)
- Thrombocytes (platelets)
Red Blood Corpuscles (RBCs)
- RBCs/erythrocytes are biconcave discs without nuclei or mitochondria.
- This shape maximizes their surface area for efficient oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.
- RBC count differs between males (5.4 million/mm³) and females (4.8 million/mm³).
- In conditions like high altitudes, newborns, or athletes, RBC counts may be higher, related to increased oxygen demand.
- RBCs have a lifespan of about 120 days.
Hemoglobin Content
- Normal hemoglobin content in adult males is 15-16 g/dL.
- Normal hemoglobin content in adult females is 13-14 g/dL.
- Hemoglobin content in newborns is typically higher (19 g/dL).
- Measurement of hemoglobin is crucial in assessing overall health.
Sahli Experiment
- The Sahli method measures hemoglobin content.
- Principle: Adding hydrochloric acid to red blood cells causes them to release hemoglobin, which turns brownish.
- The deeper the brownish color, the higher the hemoglobin concentration.
Procedure for Sahli Experiment
- Add hydrochloric acid to the tube.
- Add blood to HCL.
- Mix well and let stand, then add water to match color in the comparator.
- Read the hemoglobin value.
Sahli's Hemoglobinometer
- A device used to compare the color intensity with different known values.
- This visual method provides a hemoglobin measurement.
Digital Hemoglobinometer
- A digital tool for hemoglobin quantification.
- Results are provided numerically in grams per deciliter (g/dL).
Quiz Questions and Answers (Examples)
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Quiz Question (Hemoglobin Molecule): One molecule of hemoglobin contains: ...
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Answer: Four heme groups and four polypeptide chains.
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Quiz Question (RBC Characteristic): Which of the following is NOT a feature of red blood cells? ...
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Answer: Contain nuclei
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Test your knowledge on hemoglobin structure, blood composition, and the role of red blood cells. This quiz covers the details of hemoglobin types, their functions, and the cellular components of blood. Explore how these concepts relate to overall health and biology.