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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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What is the molecule in the erythrocyte that binds to oxygen?

Albumin

Fibrinogen

Hemoglobin

Myoglobin

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Understand the role of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the body, which is primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to tissues and carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs.

Identify the key molecule responsible for oxygen transport in erythrocytes. This molecule is hemoglobin, a protein that binds oxygen.

Learn about the structure of hemoglobin, which consists of four subunits, each containing an iron atom that can bind to an oxygen molecule.

Explore the binding process: when hemoglobin binds to oxygen, it forms oxyhemoglobin, allowing efficient transport of oxygen through the bloodstream.

Differentiate hemoglobin from other proteins like albumin and fibrinogen, which have different functions in the body, such as maintaining osmotic pressure and blood clotting, respectively.