Hematology

hematology, LOL

8 cards·by Ani Blair

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What is the hemoglobin molecule sturcture?

Four heme groups, four globin chains

Hemoglobin forms incapable of o2 transport:

Carboxyhemoglobin and Methemoglobin

When hepatic phase of fetal life is reactivated in an adult, hematopoiesis is termed:

Myeloid metaplasia or extramedullary

Red cells found in lead poisoning exhibit coarse granules composed of 1. and reported as 2.

1. Aggregated ribosomes 2. Basophilic stippling

What is true of iron absorption:

Absorption increases when erythropoietic activity increases

What term describes mature red blood cell that contains iron granules or deposits?

Siderocyte

Shift to the left in oxygen dissociation curve:

Decreased oxygen release