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What blood cells fight germs and what blood cells carry oxygen?
White blood cells fight germs and red blood cells carry oxygen.
In what tissues are red blood cells destroyed?
red blood cells are destroyed by macrophages in the blood to form heme and globin
Are red blood cells destroyed in the liver?
No, red blood cells are not destroyed in the liver. They are broken down in the spleen and recycled by the body.
Do red blood cells defend against germs?
yes
Where are red blood cells destroyed as they wear out?
Red blood cells are destroyed in the spleen once they have reached the end of their lifespan, which is typically around 120 days. The spleen contains special cells called macrophages that engulf and break down the old red blood cells.
What is the role red and white blood cells?
Red blood cells transport oxygen, and white blood cells are part of the immune system, whose function is to destroy invading germs (or cancer cells).
Where are red blood cells made and destroyed?
Red blood cells are primarily produced in the bone marrow, specifically in the spongy tissue called red bone marrow. Red blood cells are destroyed, or broken down, primarily in the spleen and liver.
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.
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.
Does the destruction of red blood cells release heme to reproduce in bone marrow?
Red blood cells can not reproduce because they do not have a nucleus like all other cells. Red blood cells last at least 3-4 months. When they are destroyed, heme (consisting of iron) is released; the iron is used to reproduce red blood cells.
Does plasma find germs and if no what does it do?
Plasma does not find germs. It transports red and white blood cells, platelets, and nutrients throughout the body. The white blood cells are the cells that attack bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
What is the lifetime of a Red Blood Cell?
Red blood cells live for 120 days. They are destroyed in the spleen.
