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4 things to influence hemoglobins affinity to 02
Temperature
pH (Bohr effect)
PCO2
2,3-bisphosphoglyerate (2,3-BPG)
affinity
charge and shape compatability of two molecules
Bohr effect
Temp
Increasing temperature decreases hemoglobin’s affinity for oxygen but reducing temperature increases it.
Globins tertiary structure are sensitive to temperature and can be altered to increase or decrease O2 affinity
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pH
A consequence of O2 binding to Hb is the release of protons (H+) to yield this equation:
Hb + O2 = Hb * O2 +H
Law of Mass Action.
H2CO3 Carbonic acid goes to Co2 and releases a H+
if low protons are coming from the reactions , low co2 low ph, low affinity
if produces a lot of co2, more acidic releasing o2, high ph high affinity
oxygen gets bumped off in high co2 conditions
Euthanasia is preformed this way
glycolysis
it had 1,3
2,3- BPG
High oxyhemaglobin inhibits 2,3-BPG production
Low oxyhemaglobin induces 2,3-BPG production and lowers the affinity of Hb to oxygen
Promotes O2 unloading
Low 2,3 BPG
High oxygen demand in that location. So, lots of glycolysis is happening
CO binds to hemoglobin with approximately 230 times more affinity
yes, carbon monoxide poisoning is fast and real
Hyperbaric oxygen chamber is best treatment. For carbon monoxide poisoning Why?
15 g hemaglobinn
Three Forms of Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Blood
Dissolved in the blood (5%)
As bicarbonate (87%)
As carbaminohemoglobin (8%)
As Co2 is removed from the body moves from high pressure to low presure, the bicarbonate increases. The body needs to keep this process going
Important Players in the Control of Breathing:
Medulla Oblongata and Pons
Chemoreceptors
Central chemoreceptors
Peripheral chemoreceptors
Pulmonary Receptors
high co2 lots of biocarbonate reactions high protons
Chemoreceptors
Peripheral Chemoreceptors are rapid-acting
Central chemoreceptors are activated more slowly, but have a more prolonged effect, are the most important in regulating long-term breathing rate.
Pulmonary Receptors:
- Irritant receptors that detect irritants, smoke, etc. will stimulate coughing
- Pulmonary stretch receptors
Stimulate Hering-Breuer reflex
Prevent over-stretching of the lungs during stress or exercise
Activated by stretch, inhibit respiratory control centers, making further inspiration difficult.