oxyhemoglobin
Red cell cargo
Oxyhemoglobin is hemoglobin bound to oxygen.
When blood passes through the lungs, hemoglobin in red blood cells picks up oxygen molecules, becoming oxyhemoglobin—the bright red form that gives arterial blood its color.
As blood circulates to tissues, the oxygen releases and the hemoglobin reverts to its darker, deoxygenated state.
Iron-porphyrin complex in blood
- ironElement twenty-six
- deoxyhemoglobinOxygen-free blood protein
- myoglobinMuscle's oxygen-binding protein
- proteinFolded amino chain
Oxygen-transporting blood component
- red blood cellOxygen-carrying blood component
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- arterial bloodOxygenated cardiovascular fluid
venous blood · circulation · anemia · polycythemia · sickle cell · thalassemia · blood gas · carbon dioxide
State of complete permeation
- partial pressureOne gas's mixture contribution
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
- arterialOf major vessels
- gas exchangeTransfer of respiratory molecules
pulmonary · diffusion · perfusion · venous · capillary · hypoxia · cyanosis · respiratory
Intense scarlet hue
- scarletBright orangish-red color
- cherry redVivid fruit-inspired hue
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
- oxygenated bloodBlood carrying fresh oxygen
heme
Iron-porphyrin complex in blood
- ironElement twenty-six
- deoxyhemoglobinOxygen-free blood protein
- myoglobinMuscle's oxygen-binding protein
erythrocyte
Oxygen-transporting blood component
- red blood cellOxygen-carrying blood component
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- plasmaElectrified matter state
arterial blood · venous blood · circulation · anemia · polycythemia · sickle cell · thalassemia · blood gas · carbon dioxide
saturation
State of complete permeation
- partial pressureOne gas's mixture contribution
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
- arterialOf major vessels
gas exchange · pulmonary · diffusion · perfusion · venous · capillary · hypoxia · cyanosis · respiratory · alveolar
bright red
Intense scarlet hue
- scarletBright orangish-red color
- cherry redVivid fruit-inspired hue
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade