Chemical Bonding

Chemical Bonding : 

Chemical Bonding Jackie Povitsky Period Nine

What is Hemoglobin? : 

What is Hemoglobin? Hemoglobin is a protein base component of red blood cells. Primarily responsible for transferring oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-hemoglobin.htm

How is Hemoglobin important in the transport of oxygen in our bodies? : 

How is Hemoglobin important in the transport of oxygen in our bodies? In the human body, the oxygen is absorbed by the blood stream in the lungs, and then transported to the cells where an elaborated change process happens. Oxygen plays a vital role in the breathing process and in the metabolism of living organisms. http://www.oxygen-review.com/human-body.html

Why is the transport of oxygen by Hemoglobin a real life example of chemical bonding? : 

Why is the transport of oxygen by Hemoglobin a real life example of chemical bonding? Each hemoglobin molecule attaches to four oxygen atoms. http://www.scienceclarified.com/everyday/Real-Life-Chemistry-Vol-2/Chemical-Equilibrium-Real-life-applications.html

How is Hemoglobin related to the successful climb to the top of Mt. Everest? : 

How is Hemoglobin related to the successful climb to the top of Mt. Everest? Hemoglobin carries oxygen throughout the body so it helps make a successful climb. It increases the oxygen, carrying capacity of the circulatory system and moves endurance. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~shres20e/classweb/web_pictures/Mount_Everest.jpg

What does pH have to do with the transport of oxygen by Hemoglobin? : 

What does pH have to do with the transport of oxygen by Hemoglobin? If there is a low amount of pH, the Hemoglobin release more oxygen to the body. pH lessens the attraction between the two. http://dericbownds.net/uploaded_images/myoglobin.jpg

What is Blood Doping? : 

What is Blood Doping? To boost the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream in order to enhance athletic performance. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_doping

What is the difference between autologous and homologous blood doping? : 

What is the difference between autologous and homologous blood doping? Autologous blood is drawn from one person and then reinfused back into the person. Homologous is a transfusion of a donor, other than themselves. http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1361311101902225

What is EPO and why is it used? : 

What is EPO and why is it used? EPO or Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells in bone marrow. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7032

What are the medical uses of Blood Doping? : 

What are the medical uses of Blood Doping? Used in order to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood for improved athletic endurance. Also called blood boosting, blood packing. http://www.answers.com/topic/blood-boosting

Why is Blood Doping used in sports? : 

Why is Blood Doping used in sports? Doping is the use of performance enhancing drugs or methods by athletes to gain a competitive advantage. Blood oxygenation enhancement is a type of doping that artificially increases an individual's hemoglobin concentration above normally occurring levels. http://illumin.usc.edu/article.php?articleID=124

Mark McGwire: Steroid Scandal : 

Mark McGwire: Steroid Scandal Originally McGwire had said that he had used them for “health issues.” Later he admitted to using steroids, and regretted his decision. http://images.dailyradar.com/media/uploads/ballhype/story_large/2009/01/23/mark_mcguire.jpg

Barry Bonds : 

Barry Bonds Barry Bonds tested positive for three types of steroids. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/baseball/mlb/03/06/news.excerpt/index.html

What are the side effects of Blood Doping? : 

What are the side effects of Blood Doping? The chemicals can cause kidney damage, blood infections, heart problems, blood clots and Jaundice. http://sun.menloschool.org/~sportman/ethics/project/topics/haley/