Posts Tagged ‘red blood cells’
Causes Of Jaundice And Its Symptoms
Causes Of Jaundice And Its Symptoms Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin and eyes. It is caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the blood, which is then deposited in the tissues. Bilirubin is a breakdown product of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying part ofthe red blood cell. Causes Of [...]
Causes of Anemia Continued…
Iron deficiency anemia occurs because of a lack of the mineral iron in the body. Bone marrow in the center of the bone needs iron to make hemoglobin, the part of the red blood cell that transports oxygen to the body's organs. Without adequate iron, the body cannot produce enough hemoglobin for red [...]
Anemia
Understanding Anemia Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells. These cells are the most important transporters of oxygen to organs. If red blood cells are too deficient in hemoglobin, then your body isn't getting adequate iron. Symptoms of anemia [...]
