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Erythrocytes
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(red blood cells), are the cells that transport oxygen
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Leukocytes
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(white blood cells), are the key to our immune function and protect us from infection and illness
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Platelets
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are cell fragments that assist in the formation of blood clots and help stop bleeding
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Plasma
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the fluid portion of the blood, and it is needed to maintain adequate blood volume for our blood to flow through the body easily
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What are the four components that are visible when blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge?
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1. erythrocytes (red blood cells)
2. Platelets 3. white blood cells (leukocytes) 4. plasma (fluid portion of blood) |
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Hemoglobin
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Oxygen-caring protein found in erythrocytes
*hemoglobin depends on iron! *(2/3 of the body's iron) |
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Myoglobin
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another oxygen-carring protein that is similar to hemoglobin; transports and stores oxygen in the muscles
*10% of total iron in the body |
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Heme iron
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is a part of hemoglobin and myoglobin and is found only in animal-based foods such as meat, fish, and poulty
*more absorbable than non-heme iron. |
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Non-heme iron
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is the form of iron that is not a part of hemoglobin or myoglobin.
plant-based foods *absorption is influenced by the individual's level of stomach acid |
