Anemia and Erythropoiesis
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What is the primary function of the Red Blood Cells (RBCs)?

  • To produce carbon dioxide in the tissues
  • To remove hemoglobin from the blood
  • To regulate blood pressure
  • To deliver oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs (correct)

    • What happens to the hemoglobin concentration in an adult male with anemia?

  • It is eliminated from the blood
  • It decreases (correct)
  • It remains the same
  • It increases

    • What is the role of hemoglobin in the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

  • It decreases the rate of blood circulation
  • It enables oxygen and carbon dioxide to bind to the RBCs (correct)
  • It prevents oxygen from binding to the RBCs
  • It increases the rate of respiration

    • What is the site of oxygen uptake by the RBCs?

    <p>Lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of erythropoiesis?

    <p>To produce red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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