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☯ Deficiency of Haemoglobin in the body results in
- 1. Shortage of blood in the body. This is called also anaemia.
- 2. Shortage of Oxygen supply to various parts of the body.
- 3. Weakness or general tiredness. Cannot work very hard. Get tired too soon.
- 4. Person could catch viral diseases or other diseases more quickly.
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What would be the consequences of a deficiency of haemoglobin in our bodies?
Haemoglobin is the respiratory pigment that transports oxygen to the body cells for cellular respiration. Therefore, deficiency of haemoglobin in the blood can affect the oxygen supplying capacity of the blood. This can lead to a deficiency of oxygen in the body cells. It can also lead to a disease called anaemia. The average haemoglobin content of blood, irrespective of sex, is 14.5 gm per 100 mL.
Haemoglobin and its importance
Haemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that is made up of four chains. Each of these chains contains a compound known as heme, which contains iron, which transports oxygen in the bloodstream. Haemoglobin functions by binding and transporting oxygen from the lungs’ capillaries to all tissues in the body. It also plays a role in transporting carbon dioxide from the body’s tissues back to the lungs.
- A low haemoglobin level is referred to as anaemia.
- Conditions in which haemoglobin has an abnormal structure include Sickle cell anaemia, An inherited condition in which the abnormal haemoglobin results in RBC’s shaped like sickles. They can get ‘stuck’ in blood vessels, resulting in several problems and thalassemia.
- Normal haemoglobin levels vary by age and sex. They’re measured in grams per decilitre (g/dL).
- Adult male: 13.8-17.2 g/dL
- Adult female: 12.1-15.1 g/dL