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What is the function of Red Blood Cells?
What is the function of Red Blood Cells?
- Regulation of body temperature
- Transport of oxygen from lungs to the tissues (correct)
- Transport of carbon dioxide from tissues to the lungs
- Storage of nutrients for the body
Where are Red Blood Cells produced after about age 20 years?
Where are Red Blood Cells produced after about age 20 years?
- Marrow of the membranous bones (correct)
- Liver
- Spleen
- Marrow of the long bones
What is the consequence of a lack of vitamin B12 or folic acid?
What is the consequence of a lack of vitamin B12 or folic acid?
- Slow reproduction of the erythroblasts in the bone marrow (correct)
- Decreased size of red blood cells
- Enhanced synthesis of DNA
- Increased production of red blood cells
What does anemia mean?
What does anemia mean?
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What is the shape of Red Blood Cells?
What is the shape of Red Blood Cells?
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