NTR 108 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Magnetic Core, Microcytic Anemia, Ferritin
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Red blood cells (rbc), immune cells (lymphocytes, etc), platelets (for blood clotting) albumin, lipoprotein, hormone, nutrients (glucose, amino acid) waste product (ammonia & urea) Function - carry waste (co2, urea) & carry nutrients (o2, glucose, amino acid, lipoprotein: nutrients involved. Def / classification - cation - 2 diff charges (2+ & 3+) If the body has enough then stored in small intestine & lost in feces. Anemia (microcytic) - small rbc, fatigue, low work capacity poor immune function. Pica: eating non-food item (chalk, dirt) - no nutrient value. Assessment of iron status: measurement of stores. Blood transport proteins depends on amount & iron content. Blood cell measurements - hematocrit (# of rbc) & hemoglobin. Groups at risk: woman (menstruating) - with blood loss there"s iron loss. Athletes: may not be real, appears to be because of in blood volume. People with excessive blood loss - ulcer, wounds, surgery.
