Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

17. The Blood

Erythrocytes: Hemoglobin

Anatomy & Physiology

17. The Blood

Erythrocytes: Hemoglobin

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Multiple Choice

Where do red blood cells pick up oxygen during the process of gas exchange?

In the nephrons of the kidneys

In the alveoli of the lungs

In the capillaries of the liver

In the ventricles of the heart

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Understand the process of gas exchange: Gas exchange primarily occurs in the lungs, where oxygen is transferred from the air into the bloodstream, and carbon dioxide is expelled from the blood into the air.

Identify the structure involved in gas exchange: The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of gases takes place. They are surrounded by capillaries, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be removed.

Recognize the role of red blood cells: Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen. As blood passes through the capillaries surrounding the alveoli, oxygen binds to hemoglobin in the red blood cells.

Differentiate between other organs: The nephrons in the kidneys are involved in filtering blood and producing urine, not gas exchange. The liver processes nutrients and detoxifies substances, while the heart pumps blood throughout the body.

Conclude the location of oxygen pickup: Red blood cells pick up oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs during the process of gas exchange, as this is where the oxygen concentration is highest and readily available for binding.