Red Blood Cell Quiz
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What is the main component responsible for the red color of red blood cells?

  • Melanin
  • Hemoglobin (correct)
  • Myoglobin
  • Chlorophyll
  • What is the primary function of red blood cells?

  • Producing antibodies for the immune system
  • Assisting in blood clotting
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Transporting oxygen to body tissues (correct)
  • What is the term for a reduction in the number of red blood cells below normal?

  • Leukopenia
  • Thrombocytosis
  • Hemophilia
  • Anemia (correct)
  • What is the life cycle of human erythrocytes called?

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

    What is the total count of red blood cells in a normal adult?

    <p>About 5 million per cubic millimeter in males and about 4.5 million per cubic millimeter in females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process through which human erythrocytes are produced called?

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

    What is the main biomolecule responsible for binding oxygen in erythrocytes?

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

    What is the term for the condition of an abnormal increase in the red blood cell count?

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

    What is the specific type of respiration that red blood cells are adapted for?

    <p>Anaerobic respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many days does it take for committed stem cells to mature into erythrocytes?

    <p>7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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