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This is a specialized cell that is designed to carry oxygen and co2 to the cells of the body. The red blood cell contains about 250 million molecules of hemoglobin (Hb), which is the specific oxygen binding protein that allows gas transport through out the body. Each molecule of hemoglobin can bind up to 4 molecules of oxygen, allowing a single cell to carry 1 billion molecules of oxygen. Another thing unique fact about the rbc is the fact that it is devoid of a nucleus. This allows for the cell to hold more molecules of Hb for oxygen transport. This also means that the red blood cell is unable to replicate it's DNA. The average life span is around 120 days, then they removed from circulation and replaced by new ones from the bone marrow.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoA red blood cell is specialized by having a large surface area due to its dimpled two sides. This helps the blood cell store oxygen which will be released into the blood. The red blood cell does not have a nucleus, this means that there is more room for oxygen to be stored. The red blood cell does not store energy.
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∙ 12y agoThey're specialised because their sole job is to transport oxygen to the body's cells, and carry carbon dioxide away. This is similar to white blood cells who's only job is to defend the body from invading diseases.
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∙ 14y agocarrying materials to your cells all over your body. materials include oxygen, nutrients...
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What mature cells have a nucleus?
lymphocyte.monocyte ,erythrocyte .neutrophil
What is the function of red bone marrow?
Red bone marrow produce RBCs (red blood cells), WBCs (white blood cells), and platelets.
What is the synthesis of red blood cells called?
The synthesis of RBCs is known as Haemosynthesis.
What do red blood cells form?
Multipotent hematopoietic stem cells------> Myeloid stem cells------>Reticulocytes----->RBCs
When are red blood cells used in a blood transfusion?
They are given to people who have anemia (including thalassemia ), whose bone marrow does not make enough RBCs, or who have other conditions that decrease the number of RBCs in the blood.
What blood cells contain hemoglobin?
Red blood cells.
What kind of marrow produces blood cells.?
Red Blood cells (RBCs).
Are red blood cells multinucleate?
No RBCs are anucleated they have no nucleus
Which cells in your body can change their shape?
White blood cells in our body change their shape.
Does blood have more red blood cells or white?
More RBCs by far.
What are red blood cells called in a CBC test?
Red blood cells in a CBC may be called RBCs or erythrocytes. CBC measures of RBCs include hemoglobin (HGB) and hematocrit (HCT).
How can you distinguish red blood cells from white blood cells?
WBCs have granules while RBCs dont
What mature cells have a nucleus?
lymphocyte.monocyte ,erythrocyte .neutrophil
What do red blood cells attract?
RBCs attract nutrients for their growth..
What is the physiological state of blood that acts as the sitimulus for erythropoiesis?
Erythropoiesis (production of red blood cells) will occur when there are not enough red blood cells (RBCs) in circulation. Therefore the stimulation for erythropoiesis to occur is too few RBCs in the blood, which can be termed 'anaemia'.
What is the function of red bone marrow?
Red bone marrow produce RBCs (red blood cells), WBCs (white blood cells), and platelets.
Which blood cells do not contain hemoglobin?
Only Red Blood Cells (RBCs) contain hemoglobin. The white cells do not and the platelets (fragments of cells) do not.
