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One function of a protein macromolecule?

Moves things in and out of cellsYour welcome ;D


What makes the human circulation so efficient at carrying oxygen to tissue?

The human circulation system is efficient at carrying oxygen to tissues because of the network of blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood directly to cells. Hemoglobin in red blood cells binds to oxygen in the lungs and releases it in tissues that need it most. Additionally, the heart pumps blood efficiently through the body to ensure oxygen delivery is timely and effective.


Which poison stops red blood cells carrying oxygen?

The carbon monoxide sticks to the red blood cell in the same way as oxygen. This means the oxygen cant stick to the red blood cell. So carbon monoxide stops the red blood cells from carrying oxygen around the body in the blood stream, Hope this helps.


If a patient has low Red Blood Cells count the oxygen carrying capacity decreases why?

because one of red blood cell function is to carry oxygen this is because it is made up of a thin membrane that allows oxygen and carbon dioxide to diffuse in and out of the cell. RBC's are also called erythrocytes and are made up of a substance called hemoglobin, this makes up 95% of the RBC. The oxygen carrying hemoglobin molecule has 4 subunits each containing a heme portion. This heme portion is where iron is present. A property of heme is that it can bind to oxygen or reversibly releasing oxygen. This gives it the ability to carry oxygen from the lungs yet release it during circulation in the organs etc. for cell metabolism.


What makes the human circulation system so efficient at carrying oxygen to the tissues?

The human circulatory system is efficient at carrying oxygen to tissues due to the high surface area of capillaries allowing for effective gas exchange, the presence of hemoglobin in red blood cells which binds to oxygen, and the systematic delivery of oxygenated blood by the heart through the blood vessels. Additionally, the network of blood vessels ensures that every cell in the body is supplied with oxygen.

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Why is hemoglobin present in red blood cells?

It makes the red blood cell much better at carrying oxygen!! It can absob oxygen easily and doesn't "leak" oxygen as the blood travels to the body tissues where the oxygen is needed!


What is oxygen carrying capacity of the red blood cells due to?

Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is able to bind to oxygen molecules. Therefore, the presence of hemoglobin the red blood cells makes them capable of carrying oxygen.


One function of a protein macromolecule?

Moves things in and out of cellsYour welcome ;D


What part of the body makes red and white blood cells?

No.Platelets are primarily for clotting.White blood cells are primarily for immunity.Red blood cells are primarily for oxygen carrying.


What makes the human circulation so efficient at carrying oxygen to tissue?

The human circulation system is efficient at carrying oxygen to tissues because of the network of blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood directly to cells. Hemoglobin in red blood cells binds to oxygen in the lungs and releases it in tissues that need it most. Additionally, the heart pumps blood efficiently through the body to ensure oxygen delivery is timely and effective.


What makes the blood red and it carries oxygen in the blood?

oxygen is the answer


Which poison stops red blood cells carrying oxygen?

The carbon monoxide sticks to the red blood cell in the same way as oxygen. This means the oxygen cant stick to the red blood cell. So carbon monoxide stops the red blood cells from carrying oxygen around the body in the blood stream, Hope this helps.


What is the role of oxygen in chemical reactions?

it makes you breathe


What vitamin that makes blood red?

oxygen makes blood red go read a science book


What makes your blood appear red in colour?

oxygen


Is your blood blue and the oxygen makes it red?

Yes


What are the substances carried by blood and their functions?

Blood carries oxygen through out your body. Your lungs inhale oxygen and the blood cells carry the oxygen to your heart. Then the heart makes more blood cells to carry more oxygen to pump more blood.