Hemoglobin Structure and Function — Flashcards

Hemoglobin Structure and Function — Flashcards

Hemoglobin Structure and Function — Flashcards
#1

Hb _____ is a low-affinity hemoglobin causing pseudoanemia.

#2

The increased O2 binding affinity of fetal hemoglobin results from _____ affinity of HbF for 2,3-BPG

#3

One normal type of hemoglobin is _____ which is composed of two alpha and two delta chains

#4

Most of the functional iron in the body is found in _____

#5

The _____ form of hemoglobin has a high affinity for O2

#6

Each subunit of hemoglobin contains a _____ moiety, which is an iron-binding porphyrin, and a polypeptide chain

#7

_____ is the most commonly used indicator for iron in low anemic areas

#8

iron absorption inhibitors are _____

#9

total body iron is _____ gm

#10

1 gm of Hb contains _____ mg iron

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