BIOS 1030 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Blood Doping, Erythropoietin, Basophil
18 Oct 2016
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List the components and functions of blood. List and understand the basis for human blood types. The tree widely used types of blood doping are : Increased oxygen in the blood helps fuel increased muscle function especially endurance sports. When white blood cells are fighting infection they secrete factors that stimulate production of more white blood cells from the bone marrow. First on the scene to fight infection by engulfing microorganisms. Also release chemicals that moderate severity of allergic reactions. Play a large role in the immune response. Vascular spasm: constriction of blood vessels to reduce blood flow. Platelet plug formation: sealing of the ruptured blood vessel. A and b antigens: surface markers on red blood cells. Antibodies: immune system protein, directed against antigens. Rh system and rh factor in pregnancy. Anemia: reduction in oxygen carrying capacity due to inadequate number of red blood cells or inadequate hemoglobin. Iron-deficiency anemia: caused by inadequate intake or malabsorption of dietary iron.
