Red Blood Cell - Natalie Tijsen

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