Conclusion – Red Blood Cells
Red blood cells (RBCs) are a component of blood that transport gases and nutrients throughout the body. Their main function is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues. They also transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled. Red blood cells make up 40% of the blood in the bloodstream. They are small, disc-shaped cells with an indentation in the middle, which makes them look a little bit like a doughnut. Because they are so small, they can fit through the tiny capillaries where the exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide typically occurs.
Red Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells are responsible for the transport of oxygen throughout the body. They are one of the three main classes of blood cells, the other two are white blood cells and platelets. Red blood cells are named so because they contain the iron-containing protein called the haemoglobin which imparts the characteristic red colour to the cells.
They are present in the highest numbers in the blood. This is why they are responsible for the characteristic red colour of the blood. In this article, we will look into the diagram of red blood cells, structure, and function in detail.
Table of Content
- What are Red Blood Cells?
- Diagram of Red Blood Cells
- Red Blood Cells Structure
- Features of Red Blood Cells
- Functions of Red Blood Cells
- Factors Affecting the Function of RBC