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Why is HGB low?

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“HGB,” or hemoglobin, is a type of protein that is part of the red blood cells in humans and other vertebrates.  Hemoglobin also carries iron with it and involves itself in the transport of oxygen&hellip

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Why is RDW high?

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The letters “RDW” stand for “red blood cell distribution width.” As per the tests conducted in the laboratory available online, the RDW is used for calculating the different sizes of the red blood cell volume&hellip

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Why do ladybugs bite?

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It is said that some ladybugs bite. The domestic ladybugs, or lady beetles, mostly found in North America are not found to bite. The Asian origin, multicolored lady beetles are found to bite.  Northeast Asia&hellip

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Why is hemoglobin red?

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The human blood consists of red blood corpuscles, or RBCs, along with other types of blood cells. The higher the number of RBCs which constitute the blood vessels, they will give the color to the&hellip

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Why Do Blood Clots Form?

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Why do blood clots form? The clotting of blood or coagulation is a significant event which is responsible for stopping the excessive bleeding when the blood vessel is damaged. The platelets (blood cell type) and&hellip

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Why is INR high?

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INR stands for international normalized ratio. INR is a test in the laboratory that can evaluate the time required for clotting of the blood. This measurement was compared with the average value. Knowing the INR&hellip

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Why should Newborns cry?

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Why should Newborns cry? Before pregnant mothers give birth to their child, the fetus or the child within them is considered a highly dependent individual. Fetuses greatly rely on mothers for food, water, blood, oxygen&hellip

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Why is Blood red?

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The answer can be explained by understanding the following: the role and composition of blood, the structure and function of hemoglobin, and the spectral properties of hemoglobin. The Role and Composition of Blood: Blood is&hellip

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