Across
- 2. As red blood cells lack other cellular components, they are unable to generate new cells of itself, this cellular process is called:
- 6. The average lifespan of a red blood cell spans _____ months
- 7. The hormone produced by the kidneys to stimulate red blood cell production (from low oxygen)
- 8. Primary function of red blood cells is to transport _______ to the body cells
- 9. Due to the shape of a red blood cell, the cell has the ability to maneuver through small vessels known as
- 11. Red blood cell colouration is due to the presence of this protein
- 13. Red blood cells are noted as the most _______ cell type in the blood
- 14. The production of red blood cells is within the bone marrow, deriving was what other type of cell?
- 15. The iron-containing molecule within a red blood cell is responsible for the binding of oxygen molecules entering the blood ______ in the lungs
Down
- 1. Compared to other cells, the nucleus, ______ and ribosomes are not present in mature red blood cells
- 3. Carbon Dioxide is_________ by the lungs via the transportation of the red blood cells
- 4. Collectively, the spleen, liver and _______ are responsible for the removal of damaged or old red blood cells from the circulatory system
- 5. More scientifically/formally red blood cells are called
- 10. Red blood cells have a shaped described as being
- 12. Presence or absences of identifiers on red blood cells are responsible for determining blood types, what is the generalised name for these identifiers?