Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259277368
Author: David N. Shier Dr., Jackie L. Butler, Ricki Lewis Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To determine: The way in which a red blood cell changes as it matures.

Introduction: Red blood cells are also called erythrocytes. Each RBC is about one-third hemoglobin by volume. The shape of RBC is a biconcave disc that increases the surface area through which oxygen and carbon dioxide can diffuse in and out of the cell.  RBC contains a red, iron-rich protein called hemoglobin that permits the transportation of oxygen molecules.

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