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10 μm – mean longest dimension of a human red blood cell [citation needed] 5–20 μm – dust mite excreta [94] 10.6 μm – wavelength of light emitted by a carbon dioxide laser; 15 μm – width of silk fibre [citation needed] 17 μm – minimum width of a strand of human hair [25] 17.6 μm – one twip, a unit of length in typography
Normal red blood cells are quite elastic and have a biconcave disc shape, which allows the cells to deform to pass through capillaries. In sickle cell disease, low oxygen tension promotes red blood cell sickling and repeated episodes of sickling damage the cell membrane and decrease the cell's elasticity.
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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) since 2003 uses a slightly different range for impaired fasting glucose of 5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L (100 to 125 mg/dL). [94] Glycated hemoglobin is better than fasting glucose for determining risks of cardiovascular disease and death from any cause. [95]
In the micro-g environment, the newly sensed excess blood volume is adjusted by expelling excess fluid into tissues and cells (12-15% volume reduction) and red blood cells are adjusted downward to maintain a normal concentration (relative anemia). [61]
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The latter hormone is known to increase red blood cell production and athletic performance. Reportedly, doping with xenon inhalation has been used in Russia since 2004 and perhaps earlier. [ 171 ] On August 31, 2014, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) added xenon (and argon ) to the list of prohibited substances and methods, although no ...
The radar performing the role of the 9S35 the 3R90 Front Dome H/I band tracking and engagement radar with a maximum range of 30 km (19 mi).The 'E' version = extended has a range of 50 to 70 km. The Uragan underwent trials from 1974 aboard the Project 61 destroyer Provorny, prior to being introduced aboard the Project 956 Sovremenny class, with ...