Complete information about red blood cells (RBCs)
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The question is asking for comprehensive information about red blood cells (RBCs), including their structure, function, types, and role in the body.
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Red blood cells transport oxygen, make up 40-45% of blood's volume, and live for about 120 days.
Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, are produced in the bone marrow and make up about 40-45% of blood's volume. Their main function is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and return carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs. They live for about 120 days.
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Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, are produced in the bone marrow and make up about 40-45% of blood's volume. Their main function is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and return carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs. They live for about 120 days.
More Information
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a crucial protein that helps them bind to oxygen and transport it efficiently throughout the body.
Tips
A common mistake is misunderstanding the role of hemoglobin in oxygen transport within red blood cells.
Sources
- Red blood cell - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Red Blood Cells: Function, Role & Importance - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- What Are Red Blood Cells? - University of Rochester Medical Center - urmc.rochester.edu
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