ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the oxygen carrying pigment in blood?
A
hematocrit
B
hemopoesis
C
hemoglobin
D
hemostasis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The red pigment which carries oxygen in the blood is haemoglobin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Red blood cells are one-third water. Their solid part is 90% hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to the cells. This respiratory pigment of the blood transports oxygen and carbonic anhydride, regulates pH balance, gives rise to bilirubin, and gives the blood its red color.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Red Blood Cells (RBCs) contain a red pigment called haemoglobin which transports oxygen and also gives blood its red colour.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reason: Haemoglobin is a red pigment.

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