The Steps
In step 1 of the lifecycle of an Erythrocyte the process of hemopoiesis begins. What is the process of Hemopoiesis?
The cell goes from a stem cell to an erythroblast then to a reticulocyte.
What is the common name for an erythrocyte?
How do kidneys remove any metabolic by product from the body?
in the form of urine
In step 2 where are the reticulocytes released into?
The bloodstream
What is the shape of an erythrocyte?
flattened biconcave disk
How many trace elements are there? Name them.
5. Iron, Copper, Zinc, and B vitamin folate and vitamin b12.
Old and damages erythrocytes are phagocytized by which type of cells?
macrophages
The cells have no nucleus and cannot repair itself.
What causes the body to assume a yellow tinge associated with jaundice?
A failing liver causing bilirubin not to be able to be removed from circulation.
In this step the compound globin(protein) is broken down into amino acids.
What is the primary function of an erythrocyte?
transport oxygen and some carbon dioxide between tissues and lungs.
How many erythrocytes are produced per second?
Approximately 2 million
In step 5, what blood protein does the iron ions bind to?
Transferrin
What molecule gives blood its red color? What does the molecule carry?
Hemoglobin and Oxygen
The brain is......
faulty