Blood Cell Components Quiz

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What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC)?

120 days

What is the normal range of RBC count in adult males?

$5.0-5.5$ million/cubic mm

What is the function of hemoglobin (HB) in RBCs?

Transporting O2 from tissues to lungs

What is the normal size range of RBCs?

<p>$7.2-7.4$ μ</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are senile (old) RBCs destroyed?

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

What is the normal lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC)?

<p>120 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the biconcave shape of RBCs?

<p>To increase surface area for gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of RBC count in adult females?

<p>$4.2-5.0$ million/cubic mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of hemoglobin (HB) in RBCs?

<p>Respiratory transport of O2 and CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are senile (old) RBCs destroyed?

<p>Reticuloendothelial system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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