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What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC)?
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?
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?
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?
What is the normal size range of RBCs?
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Where are senile (old) RBCs destroyed?
Where are senile (old) RBCs destroyed?
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What is the normal lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC)?
What is the normal lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC)?
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What is the function of the biconcave shape of RBCs?
What is the function of the biconcave shape of RBCs?
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What is the normal range of RBC count in adult females?
What is the normal range of RBC count in adult females?
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What is the primary function of hemoglobin (HB) in RBCs?
What is the primary function of hemoglobin (HB) in RBCs?
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Where are senile (old) RBCs destroyed?
Where are senile (old) RBCs destroyed?
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