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How are damaged red blood cells removed from the blood?

they are removed by your liver


Can red blood cells be damaged by salt water?

nope. not at all.


Whose job is it to destroy damaged red blood cells?

Spleen!


Which is the burial ground for the red blood cells?

The spleen is the burial ground for red blood cells. When red blood cells become old or damaged, they are removed from circulation by the spleen where they are broken down and recycled.


Which organ is a lymphoid organ that is a reservoir for red blood cells?

The spleen is a lymphoid organ that serves as a reservoir for red blood cells. It plays a role in filtering blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells, and storing blood for emergencies, such as in case of hemorrhage.


Which structure is involved in the breakdown of red blood cells?

The spleen is the primary organ involved in the breakdown of red blood cells. Here, old or damaged red blood cells are removed from circulation and broken down to recycle their components. Some parts of the red blood cells are reused to make new blood cells.


How many months can this red blood cells used?

Human red blood cells function for an average of 120 days, or about 4 months. After this the red blood cells are too damaged to carry oxygen effectively and are broken down.


Does your liver produce red blood cells in case of adults?

In case of the fetus, liver produces red blood cells. Red blood cells are produced by flat bones in case of adults. Given a challenge to produce the extra red blood cells, the liver may start producing red blood cells in adults also, as a last resort.


What destroys damaged or old cells?

The spleen is the site of destruction of old or damaged red blood cells. The liver recycles the hemoglobin and stores the iron.


How red blood cells get replaced?

Red blood cells are constantly being replaced in the bone marrow through a process called erythropoiesis. This process is controlled by the hormone erythropoietin, which signals the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells when levels are low. Old or damaged red blood cells are removed by the spleen and liver.


What structure is involved in the breakdown of red blood cells?

The structure involved in the breakdown of red blood cells are called macrophages. Macrophages are white blood cells that are in connective tissues. They are formed to accumulate damaged or dead cells.


What role does liver play in the life cycle of red blood cell?

The liver helps to recycle old and damaged red blood cells by breaking them down and reusing their components. This process occurs in the reticuloendothelial system of the liver, where macrophages phagocytize the damaged red blood cells and recycle their components such as iron and heme.