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In what tissues are red blood cells destroyed?
red blood cells are destroyed by macrophages in the blood to form heme and globin
Are germs destroyed by the red blood cells?
No, they die from white blood cells =)
Where are white blood cells destroyed?
The lifespan of white blood cells ranges from 13 to 20 days, after which time they are destroyed in the lymphatic system.
Where are red blood cells destroyed as they wear out?
They are destroyed by the liver and spleen as they wear out
Where is the old red blood cells destroyed?
Red blood cells have a life span of about 120 days. They are formed in the bone marrow and destroyed by the reticuloendothelial cells present in spleen, liver, lymph nodes, brain, the heart or even in the muscles. Spleen is the major site of their destruction.
What is infected and destroyed by the HIV viruses?
White blood cells
What happens if all lysosomes in white blood cells are destroyed?
if white blood cells get destroyed the body loses it's power of defence against any infections and foreign substances.
Where white blood cell destroyed?
The lifespan of white blood cells ranges from 13 to 20 days, after which time they are destroyed in the lymphatic system.
Where are red blood cells made and destroyed?
Made in bone marrow and destroyed in the spleen
What is the lifetime of a Red Blood Cell?
Red blood cells live for 120 days. They are destroyed in the spleen.
Would human blood turn white if your red blood cells were destroyed?
Human red blood cells are suspended in a straw colored yellowish substance called plasma. If red blood cells were destroyed, it is more likely the blood sample would look less red and more yellowish, but certainly not completely white.
How many blood cells are created or destroyed every second?
15 Million To all blood cells including the red ones
