Red Blood Cells (RBCs) Quiz

Red blood cells have a lifespan of about 100-120 days in the human body.

The primary function of red blood cells in vertebrates is to transport oxygen throughout the body.

Hemoglobin, a protein containing a heme group, gives red blood cells their characteristic red color.

The crocodile icefish is a rare exception among vertebrates, lacking red blood cells.

Myoglobin, a protein found in muscle cells, binds and stores oxygen for muscle function.

Red blood cells primarily function in transporting oxygen to body tissues.

Hemoglobin within red blood cells binds and transports oxygen throughout the body.

Human red blood cells are characterized by their flexible biconcave disk shape.

Red blood cells lack a nucleus and organelles to maximize space for carrying hemoglobin.

Hemoglobin, the iron-containing protein in red blood cells, gives them their characteristic red color.