Red blood cells- Function, Count, Color

Red blood cells are also called as erythrocytes. Red blood cells duty is to carry the oxygen throughout the body. Hemoglobin is the main component in the red blood cell which gives the red color to these cells and also used to handle the oxygen. A single blood droplet contains more number of red blood cell which helps to remove the unwanted gases. Red Blood Cells can adjust the blood pressure by releasing the chemical ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which helps to expand the vessels. The life span of this cell is from 100- 120 days.

The blood passes over the body and it receives oxygen only by the help of hemoglobin. The empty hemoglobin combines with the body tissues and shifts the waste gases from the body to outside. Balance or normal red blood cell count should be maintained otherwise it will lead to some dangerous diseases. If the count is high means it will produce some major diseases like kidney problems, dehydration, pulmonary fibrosis, diabetes and cancer. If the count is low means, then the body gets tired and feel sleepy.

Benefits of Donating Blood

Now, UAE are very much interested in donating Blood, we have an increasing ratio of blood donors around the UAE. There are many volunteers who donate blood frequently. Many years before people are not ready to step front for this service because there is no proper education at the school level. Many people don’t know the benefits of blood donation. In many developed countries holds huge donors who donate blood frequently.

Reduce the risk of heart diseases and even cancer
Normally, the body contains some amount of iron which is increased means then it will accelerate the oxidation process of cholesterol which automatically leads to heart diseases and even cancer. Avoid this risk by the process of donating blood and stop the increasing level of iron in the body.

Increase the production of new Red Blood Cells
After donating blood, the donor body contains fewer Blood Cells. To refill, new cells are produced by marrow and blood gets refreshed.

Burning Calories 
One pint of blood will burn approximately 650 calories from the body. By regular blood donating process will helps to stay fit.

Basic Blood Analysis

Upon all the benefits of donating blood, the donors are requested to take a basic blood test before involving in the donating process. This blood tests for syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, C, and other diseases.