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There are a number of ways red blood cells are adapted to their functions.
Red blood cells are discs that have a concave hollow on each side. They are described as biconcave discs. This shape gives them a greater surface area than a flat disc and it also allows all the hemoglobin molecules to be close to the surface of the cell.
Unlike most cells, red blood cells do not have a nucleus. This means they have more room for hemoglobin molecules. They only last for about 120 days before they are destroyed by the liver. Red blood cells are extremely small and there are about 5,000,000 of them in each cubic millimeter of blood. The cells are also flexible and can bend to fit through even the smallest capillary.
It has no nucleus and so can carry more oxgen(8 atoms).. It has haemoglobin for the same function. It is biconcave shaped so that it can pass through very small blood vessels.
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How does the blood cell adapted to it's function?
R.B.C have hemoglobin molecule which carry carry oxygen
Red blood cell functions?
To absorb oxygen from the lungs and to carry it to the muscles.
Why is a red blood cell specialised?
its a specialised cell because its characteristics are adapted to its function. for example, the red blood cell is round and flat so it can carry oxygen efficiently
What functions does a red blood cell have?
red blood cells carry the oxygen to your body they also make up most of your blood.
What are the types of formed elements and their functions?
The three types of formed elements areRed Blood Cell (RBC) : carry oxygenWhite Blood Cell (WBC) : phagocytes bacteriaPlatelets : blood clotting.
Which cell type lacks a nucleus what functions would this cell be unable to carry out?
The mature red blood cell lacks a nucleus, and so is unable to reproduce.
Why organeles are not present in blood?
On the contrary, organelles are present in the blood. Blood cells are cells. All cells have organelles as they are what allow the cell to carry out its every functions.
How are cells adapted to its functions?
They have adapted to their job by developing a cell membrane to keep unwanted waste
What are tiny cell structures that carry out specific functions on the cell?
They are organelles;
What small stucktures of a cell carry out their metabolic functions?
Cells contain within them small structures organelles that carry out the metabolic functions of the cell
Which type of blood cell is directly involved in clotting and which type functions in carrying oxygen?
Platelets are involved in clotting, and red blood cells carry oxygen.
How does a cell carry out life functions?
organelles
