red blood cells

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What type of protein is carried by red blood cells?

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Hemoglobin

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Where are red blood cells located in the body?

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Blood

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What do red blood cells look like?

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They resemble a donut with an indented middle.

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Where do red blood cells take oxygen?

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Lungs

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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

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What is the lifespan of a typical red blood cell?

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About 120 days.

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What is the process called by which red blood cells are produced?

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Erythropoiesis.

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What organ is primarily responsible for the production of erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production?

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Kidneys.

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What is the significance of the biconcave shape of red blood cells?

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It increases the surface area for gas exchange and allows flexibility to navigate through capillaries.

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What is anemia?

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A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen transport.