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What molecule does the oxygen you breathe in end up in?
The oxygen combines with haemoglobin (US English: hemoglobin) to form Oxyhaemoglobin.
How does oxygen go round the body?
Oxygen from the air is absorbed through the alveoli of the lungs and attaches itself to Haemoglobin in the bloodstream, becoming "Oxyhaemoglobin" which is bright red in colour and unstable in its nature. Transported by the blood it is then absorbed by the cells to be used by them.
How does oxygen travel through your body?
Oxygen is absorbed into the blood in the lungs.This is made possible by the iron pigment present in the red blood cells-haemoglobin,the haemoglobin forms an unstable compound oxy-haemoglobin.the oxygenated blood then travel the pulmonary vein to the heart where its pumped to the body cells.At the cells the oxyhaemoglobin quickly decompose to release its oxygen.the blood travels to the lung where the process is repeated again!
What body system is responsible for providing oxygen to the body?
The alveoli in the lungs, components of the of the respiratory system and the capillary network, a component of the circulatory system, provide oxygen to the body.
Why is it a good idea to have a carbon monoxide detector?
Carbon monoxide is toxic because it binds very tightly with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin, thus inhibiting the oxygen carrying property of haemoglobin which is supposed to form oxyhaemoglobin reversibly with oxygen. Thus it can kill us as oxygen cannot be transported in our red blood cells. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas, so it is a good idea to have a carbon monoxide detector in places where this gas may be emitted.
What is the combination of hemoglobin and oxygen called?
It is oxyhaemoglobin...
What is the Percentage of oxygen transported as oxyhaemoglobin in normal healthy adult?
98%
Where is oxyhaemoglobin formed?
Oxyhaemoglobin is oxygenated blood. Impure blood is carried to the lungs where exchange of gases occurs in the alveoli of the lungs and the blood is purified as it gets oxygenated and becomes oxyhaemoblobin.
What happens when the blood reaches tissues or cells that do not have enough oxygen?
The oxyhaemoglobin will break down and oxygen will release. :)
What is hemoglobin-oxygen combination called?
Oxygen+Hb= Oxyheamoglobin CO+Hb=Carboxyheamoglobin sulfur dioxide+Hb= sulfheamoglobin
How does the human body fight lead poisoning?
no lead inhibits the ability of haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin and transport oxygen around the body - there is nothing to "fight"
Red blood cells and white blood cells work together to form?
red and white blood cells work together to form what
What protein combines with oxygen in the blood for transport?
The protein haemoglobin found in red blood cells binds reversibly with oxygen. It is the oxygen transporter in blood, and when combined with oxygen the product is oxyhaemoglobin. One haemoglobin molecule binds with four oxygen molecules in accordance with the chemical equation: Hb + 4O2 -> Hb(O2)4 Note: Hb is haemoglobin; Hb(O2)4 is oxyhaemoglobin
What is oxyhaemoglobin?
oxyhemoglobin (hemoglobin bound to oxygen) is highest in the alveolar venule. This is the initial vessel carrying freshly-oxygenated blood away from the alveolus, which is the air-sac in the lung...
How pH works in the blood?
I like this, I think it's awfully clever. Basically haemoglobin 'connects' with oxygen to make oxyhaemoglobin, it does this by changing its shape. As we respire (cell respiration, not breathing) we release CO2 - carbon dioxide - into the blood, CO2 dissolves in the water in the blood and lowers the pH - ie it becomes acidic. The acidity changes the shape of the oxyhaemoglobin which makes the haemoglobin release the oxygen molecules just where the cells need them.
Does haemoglobin contain oxygen?
Yes, this occurs when the haemoglobin is binded with O2 to form oxyhaemoglobin. Haemoglobin is designed and destined to carry oxygen but unfortunately it has more affinity for carbon monoxide which is dangerous.
How is oxygen and carbon dioxide transported in humans?
O2 and Co2 are transported throughout human body by blood. 97% of O2 combines with haemoglobin of RBCs to form oxyhaemoglobin within the lungs. The oxyhaemoglobin then gives out O2 to all the cells. The remaining 3% gets dissolved in blood plasma. 70% of CO2 gets dissolved in blood plasma to reach the lungs from the tissues. The remaining contents of Co2 then combines with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin to reach the lungs from the tissues.
