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- Sports such as swimming, cycling and running cause RBC damage, according to J. A. Smith in a "Sports Medicine" article. Physicians can track RBC damage by measuring indices of haemolysis, or breakdown RBCs by normal processes in the liver, spleen and lymph nodes. Smith suggests that most exercise-related RBC destruction takes place within the circulatory system and should be measured by tracking antioxidant depletion or damage to lipids and proteins. Red blood cells have constant exposure to oxygen, polyunsaturated fats and blood iron, which makes them vulnerable to oxidative damage. As oxygen uptake increases in exercise, antioxidants in muscles and red blood cells can run low, causing increased damage. Oxidative damage dehydrates RBCs, which deforms them and makes it more difficult for them to pass through narrow vessels. This deprives some tissues of oxygen, giving rise to further RBC damage during prolonged exercise. If the bone marrow can't produce enough new RBCs to keep up with losses, the athlete may develop a low RBC count. RBCs have no nuclei and can't divide, so they have a finite lifespan. Normally, a RBC has a lifespan of 120 days. The rate of RBC aging can increase during exercise, resulting in more rapid turnover. This may be an advantage because younger RBCs carry oxygen more efficiently. However, new RBC generation has to be able to keep up with the increased demand.
What else can I help you with?
What is normal red cell count in urine?
The normal RBC count in urine is - 4 RBC/HPF RBC -red blood corpuscle HPF - high power field
What are the other use of rbc?
Platelet count and sperm count
What is the long term effect of athletic training on RBC count?
The more we use our skeletal muscles, the more oxygen they need. This causes an increase in rbc count because rbcs carry the oxygen. If an athlete trains at high altitude, the rbc count will increase even more because the body compensates for the lower oxygen level at high altitude by increasing rbc count even more. This is sometimes referred to as 'packing'.
What are the other uses of RBC pipette?
Platelet count and sperm count
Dengue fever resuls in dip in the rbc count wbc count platelets count hemoglobin?
platelets
Will testosterone injections increase your rbc count?
Yes, testosterone injections can increase red blood cell (RBC) count. Testosterone stimulates erythropoiesis, the production of red blood cells, primarily through its effect on erythropoietin, a hormone that regulates red blood cell formation. This increase in RBC count can lead to improved oxygen delivery in the body, but it may also raise the risk of complications such as blood clots. Regular monitoring is recommended for individuals receiving testosterone therapy.
What prediction can you make with rbc's and wbc's?
If rbc stands for red blood count and wbc stands for white blood count, then you may be able to predict if someone is becoming anemic.
Is a 5 10 RBC count in urine considered high?
yes
What is the effect of a permanent move from sea level to a high-altitude area have on RBC count?
A permanent move from sea level to a high-altitude area can lead to an increase in red blood cell (RBC) count. This is the body's response to the lower oxygen levels at high altitudes, as having more RBCs helps in delivering oxygen to tissues more efficiently in such environments.
What CBC parameters would be abnormal in a patient who has cancer?
TOTAL WBC COUNT,RBC COUNT,HEMOGLOBIN and platelet count will be decreased in Cancer.
How do you calculate mcv?
Yes you can, but as always you need some other points to make the calculation ie HCT(hematocrit) and your RBC(red blood count) MCV=HCT%*10 / RBC count (millions/mm3)
What is the significance of RBC in lab results?
RBC (red blood cell) count is a measure of the number of red blood cells in the blood. It provides information about a person's oxygen-carrying capacity and overall blood health. Abnormalities in RBC count can indicate conditions such as anemia or polycythemia.
