Red Blood Cells
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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

    What is the shape of Red Blood Cells?

    <p>Biconcave discs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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