10 Questions
What is the main function of hemoglobin?
To carry respiratory gases
What is the average hemoglobin content in adult males?
15 g/dL
In which compound does the iron in hemoglobin remain in a ferrous state?
Oxyhemoglobin
What is the molecular weight of hemoglobin?
68,000
At what age does the average hemoglobin content become 14 to 16 g/dL?
From puberty onwards
What is the main function of hemoglobin?
Transporting respiratory gases from the lungs to tissues
What is the average hemoglobin content in adult females?
14 g/dL
What is the molecular weight of hemoglobin?
68,000
At what age does the average hemoglobin content become 14 to 16 g/dL?
From puberty onwards
What compound is formed when oxygen binds with hemoglobin?
Oxyhemoglobin
Test your knowledge of hemoglobin and iron metabolism with this quiz covering the structure, function, synthesis, destruction, types, and body metabolism of hemoglobin. Understand the normal hemoglobin content according to age and its role in red blood cells.
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