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What type of transport happens when oxygen is absorbed into cells?

When oxygen is absorbed into cells, it typically occurs through the process of diffusion. Oxygen molecules move from an area of high concentration (such as the lungs or bloodstream) to an area of low concentration (inside the cells) through the cell membrane. This passive transport process is driven by the concentration gradient and does not require energy expenditure by the cell. Once inside the cell, oxygen is used in cellular respiration to generate ATP, the energy currency of the cell.


What happens when oxygen freezes?

Blood, which is a mix of many components, both cellular and chemical, behaves like many other salty (saline) solutions and freezes at between -2 to -3 degrees celsius.


What characteristics of red blood cells help them perform their function?

Red blood cells (RBC) are roundly shaped and have an indent in the middle (like a donut) but no hole. The indent is to increase the surface area of the RBC, thus, making the RBC highly efficient. The function of a RBC is to carry oxygen and other needed nutrients to specific areas of the human body, also is certain parts of the body, carry waste from an area to the liver.


What does cholesterol do?

Cholesterol can be both good and bad.It depends on which type of cholesterol is high or low. Low-density lipoprotein (or LDL) very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) high-density lipoproteins (HDL). It makes steroids.


What is absolute neut ct on blood test?

Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is a laboratory test that measures the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, in a microliter of blood. Neutrophils play a crucial role in the immune response by fighting off infections. The ANC is calculated by multiplying the total white blood cell count by the percentage of neutrophils present. A low ANC can indicate a higher risk of infection, while a high count may suggest an ongoing infection or inflammation.

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How does a blood cell carry oxygen?

A blood cell carries oxygen by binding it to hemoglobin, a protein found in the red blood cells. Hemoglobin has a high affinity for oxygen, allowing it to efficiently transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues throughout the body.


Do we have oxygen poor blood in your lungs?

no you have oxygen high blood.


What process occurs when oxygen molecules move into a cell?

For starters, blood IS cells. Blood is made up of plasma and white & red blood cells. The oxygen gets transported straight to the red blood cells, and then gets used and coverted to CO2 which is transported out of the cell.


What type of blood has low oxygen and high carbon dioxide?

Deoxygenated blood is low in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide.


What makes red blood cells bind oxygen to their structure?

Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen. Hemoglobin has iron ions that attract oxygen molecules and form a reversible bond with them. This allows red blood cells to transport oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.


Researchers are developing several types of chemicals to be used as temporary red blood cell substitutes What characteristics should a red blood cell substitute have?

Red blood cell substitutes should have low molecular weight with a high affinity for the oxygen and large surface area. They should be biodegradable, not consume oxygen and should be charge independent to prevent coagulation.


The blood in your veins is high in what?

Oxygen.


Why do athletes need a good supply of oxygen while carrying out training?

Athletes need a good supply of oxygen in their blood systems to perform at their highest potential. The more oxygen in the blood stream, the more oxygen is available to be transferred to each cells' mitochondria. The mitochondria produces the energy that a cell needs to perform at its best. So, the more oxygen there is in the blood, the better an athlete will perform. This is why athletes train at high altitudes without much oxygen - so their bodies produce more naturally. Then, when they compete at lower altitudes, their bodies have extra oxygen and thus, they are able to perform better.


What color will blood exhibit when it has high oxygen?

Blood will appear bright red when it has high oxygen content. This is because oxygen binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells, forming oxyhemoglobin, which gives the blood its bright red color.


A permanent move from sea level to a high altitude area can cause what to your blood?

A permanent move to a high altitude area can cause an increase in red blood cell production to compensate for the lower oxygen levels, leading to higher hemoglobin levels in the blood. This response helps the body transport oxygen more efficiently in the thinner air at high altitudes.


What blood vessel has a high oxygen content?

The pulmonary vein carries blood from the lungs back to the heart, and it has a high oxygen content because the blood picks up oxygen in the lungs during gas exchange.


What happens if white blood cell count is high?

If white blood cell count is high that means the body is responding to an infection.