Blood Cell Components Quiz
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What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC)?

  • 60 days
  • 120 days (correct)
  • 150 days
  • 90 days
  • What is the normal range of RBC count in adult males?

  • $4.0-4.5$ million/cubic mm
  • $5.0-5.5$ million/cubic mm (correct)
  • $5.2-5.8$ million/cubic mm
  • $4.8-5.2$ million/cubic mm
  • What is the function of hemoglobin (HB) in RBCs?

  • Determining blood group
  • Maintaining electrolyte balance
  • Acting as an enzyme for CO2 carriage
  • Transporting O2 from tissues to lungs (correct)
  • 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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