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Which type of blood cells lack a cell nucleus?
Which type of blood cells lack a cell nucleus?
- Neutrophils
- Platelets
- Leucocytes
- Erythrocytes (correct)
What is the role of Red Blood Cells (RBC's) in the body?
What is the role of Red Blood Cells (RBC's) in the body?
- Assisting in blood clotting
- Filtering waste products from the blood
- Producing antibodies to fight infections
- Delivering oxygen from the lungs to tissues (correct)
What is the main component responsible for the red color of Red Blood Cells (RBC's) and blood?
What is the main component responsible for the red color of Red Blood Cells (RBC's) and blood?
- Hemoglobin (correct)
- Adenosine 5’-triphosphate (ATP)
- Iron
- Macrophages
What happens to Red Blood Cells (RBC's) as they age?
What happens to Red Blood Cells (RBC's) as they age?
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What is the advantage of the biconcave shape of normal Red Blood Cells (RBC's)?
What is the advantage of the biconcave shape of normal Red Blood Cells (RBC's)?
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