RBC: Functional lifetime

Q.  The functional lifetime of an erythrocyte is -

- Published on 17 Sep 15

a. 60 – 90 days
b. 35 - 65 days
c. 120- 150 days
d. 100–120 days

ANSWER: 100–120 days
 
Red blood cells (RBCs), also called erythrocytes, are the most common type ofblood cell and the vertebrate organism's principal means of delivering oxygen (O2) to the body tissues—via blood flow through the circulatory system.

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