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When we breathe, we take in oxygen. I'm sure you know this. But the oxygen we take does not stop at the lungs. The air is taken in and filtered. Oxygen is given to red blood cells for processing, while Carbon Dioxide is released from our bodies.
So, why the Carbon Dioxide? Well, have you heard of bodily waste? Yes, that kind... Believe it or not, but carbon dioxide is a form of waste. Above, I stated that oxygen is processed. What I mean is that our body takes what they need from oxygen and dispose of the rest. The rest being Carbon Dioxide.
So, how does the air go from being oxygen to a compound molecule?
Oxygen is used for one purpose. In our bodies, we have what are called Mitocondria. Mitocondria need oxygen to accept electrons during Aerobic Respiration, routes by which energy is released.
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∙ 10y agoThe protein hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood and appears brighter red in the vessels that carry oxygen. In the veins, the hemoglobin has already given up most of its oxygen to the body. Therefore the blood turns a darker red.
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What is the name of the normal protein and a red blood cell?
and a red blood cell or in a red blood cell? if its in a red blood cell i would say haemoglobin
What blood cells contain haemoglobin?
Red blood cells because that is what carries oxygen throughout the body
What are red blood cells brown or red?
Red, obviously!! Clue in the name RED blood cells!
What is the other name for RBC's?
Erythrocytes are another name for red blood cells.
What blood cells transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Erythrocytes aka red blood cells, specifically the hemoglobin of the red blood cells
How does oxygenrich blood travel from the heart to capillaries around the body?
through your pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein.
What is the purpose of antiangina drugs?
By relaxing the blood vessels, antiangina drugs reduce the heart's work load and increase the amount of oxygenrich blood that reaches the heart.
How does blood enter a red blood cell?
Blood contains red blood cells. Red blood cells don't contain blood. Blood does not enter the red blood cell.
What is red blood?
blood that is red
What is a blood red?
Blood red is a vivid deep red colour, similar to the colour of blood.
What is the difference between red blood cells and red blood corpuscles?
None - red blood cells are also called red blood corpuscles.
When is a red blood cell red?
a red blood cell is red when it reaches oxegen.
What is the name of the normal protein and a red blood cell?
and a red blood cell or in a red blood cell? if its in a red blood cell i would say haemoglobin
Does every part of the body have red blood cells?
As the name says, red blood cells are found in the blood. If there is blood there, there is red blood cells.
what that make the blood red?
The protein hemoglobin, found in the red blood cells, is what makes blood red.
What gives oxygenated blood its blue color?
No deoxygenated blood is dark red and oxygenated blood is lightish red.
Do squids have red blood?
Yes their blood is red
