Red Blood Cells WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Red Blood Cells
The main function of red blood cells is carrying oxygen to body tissue and organs. Another important function is the transporting of carbon dioxide to the lungs so that it can be expelled from the body. Red blood cells are constantly being made in the bone marrow. Red blood cells have a life span of 120 days.1
Fast Facts:
- There are millions of red blood cells in a single drop of blood.2
- Hemoglobin gives red blood cells their color.2
- A large drop in red blood cells can cause anemia.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ American Red Cross Blood Services - New England Region: Red Blood Cells
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Franklin Institute: Blood - Red Blood Cells
- ↑ Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Red Blood Cell (Erythrocyte)
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Red Blood Cell, RBC, Red Blood
- Last update: Sep. 10, 2008
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