Question

The haemoglobin of a human foetus

A. has a lower affinity for oxygen than that of the adult
B. has affinity for oxygen is the same as that of an adult
C. has only 2 protein subunits instead of 4
D. has a higher affinity for oxygen than that of an adult  
Answer :   has a higher affinity for oxygen than that of an adult

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Releted Question 1

Adult human RBCs are enucleated. Which of the following statement(s) is/are most appropriate explanation for this feature?
(1) They do not need to reproduce
(2) They are somatic cells
(3) They do not metabolize
(4) All their internal space is available for oxygen transport

A. only (1)
B. (1), (3) and (4)
C. (2) and (3)
D. only (4)
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Releted Question 2

Reduction in pH of blood will

A. reduce the rate of heart beat
B. reduce the blood supply to the brain
C. decrease the affinity of haemoglobin with oxygen
D. release bicarbonate ions by the liver
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Releted Question 3

Which one of the following is correct ?

A. Serum = Blood + Fibrinogen
B. Lymph = Plasma + RBC + WBC
C. Blood = Plasma + RBC + WBC
D. Plasma = Blood - Lymphocytes
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Releted Question 4

Erythropoiesis starts in :

A. Liver
B. Spleen
C. Red bone marrow
D. Kidney
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