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Where are RBCs formed in adults?
Where are RBCs formed in adults?
What is the average range of RBCs in a healthy adult man's blood?
What is the average range of RBCs in a healthy adult man's blood?
What is the average lifespan of RBCs in a healthy individual?
What is the average lifespan of RBCs in a healthy individual?
What is the name of the iron-containing complex protein in RBCs?
What is the name of the iron-containing complex protein in RBCs?
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Red Blood Cell Production
- Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, are produced in the bone marrow of adults.
Red Blood Cell Count
- The average range of red blood cells in a healthy adult man's blood is 4.7 to 6.1 million per microliter.
Red Blood Cell Lifespan
- Red blood cells have a lifespan of approximately 120 days in a healthy individual.
Hemoglobin
- Hemoglobin is the iron-containing complex protein found in red blood cells. It's responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
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Test your knowledge about erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells, and their role in the human body. Explore the formation, characteristics, and functions of RBCs and their association with haemoglobin.
