Erythrocytes in the blood

Erythrocytes in the blood are the main cells. These elements in it are larger than other form components, taken together. Erythrocytes in the blood are presented in the form of regular discs having slightly thickened edges. Due to this structure, these bodies are maximally enriched with carbon dioxide and oxygen during passage through the circulatory system.

The formation (constant renewal) of erythrocytes in the red bone marrow occurs under the influence of erythropoietin (renal hormone). Two thirds of these bodies consist of hemoglobin (iron-containing protein). The red color of this protein determines the color of the blood in general and of the red blood cells in particular.

The life span of the "main cells" is one hundred and twenty days. Erythrocytes in the spleen and liver are destroyed. In the bone marrow there is a constant renewal. Thus, the destruction of the "worn out" bodies does not affect their overall concentration in the body.

Erythrocytes in the blood supply tissues with oxygen, from them, in turn, carry carbon dioxide to the lungs , and also deliver amino acids from the digestive organs to the tissues. In addition, these blood cells perform a protective function. They carry out adsorption (absorption) of toxins and antigens, participate in immunity reactions, are responsible for maintaining blood, alkaline and acid balance.

The norm of erythrocytes in the blood is determined by means of laboratory analysis. The normal concentration of these bodies is from 4 to 5.1x10 per liter in adults. At children their level depends on age. In the first weeks of a child's life, when performing an analysis for erythrocytes in the blood, the norm is from 4.3 to 7.6x10 per liter, at the age of a month - from 3.7 to 5.6x10 per liter, at a six-month age - from 3.5 to 4,8х10 per liter. When a child reaches the age of twelve, the indicator is between 3.5 and 4.7x10 per liter. At the age of thirteen and older in children, the normal concentration corresponds to normal values for adults.

Erythrocytes in the blood in high concentrations (erythrocytosis) are detected with fairly rare diseases of the hematopoietic system (erythremia, for example). A high level is also observed with the development of respiratory system diseases, the presence of congenital heart pathologies.

However, in most cases, a high content of red blood cells indicates a thickening in the blood.

To the provoking such a state of factors include the use of low-quality water. In the event that the body gets chlorinated, dirty or strongly carbonated water, for its processing he has to spend a lot of energy.

To another reason, the thickening of the blood refers to the lack of enzymes. With the help of these elements, the process of digestion of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins is carried out. Insufficient enzyme content contributes to the fact that under-oxidized products enter the bloodstream. This, in turn, leads to oxygen starvation of tissues and cells of the body, a violation in biochemical processes.

The frequent cause of blood thickening is dehydration of the body. This can happen in hot weather. It should be noted that water is only useful in its pure form. In the composition of tea or soups, it acts as a solvent.

Erythrocytosis can develop with a lack of vitamins, necessary for the production of hormones and enzymes, as well as exposure to harmful radiation.

It should be noted that in the analysis of blood, the degree of color, size and form of erythrocytes is of great importance. So, for example, the lack of vitamins, folic acid and iron in the body indicates the oval shape of these bodies. In the case of detecting erythrocytes of irregular shape (broken or with jagged edges), there is an active oxidation process in the body.