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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Cardiovascular System: Blood
Physiology Textbooks Boundless Anatomy and Physiology Cardiovascular System: Blood
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Section 2

Red Blood Cells

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Physiology
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RBC Anatomy

Red blood cells lack nuclei and have a biconcave shape.

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RBC Physiology

The primary functions of red blood cells (RBCs) include carrying oxygen to all parts of the body, binding to hemoglobin, and removing carbon dioxide.

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RBC Life Cycle

Human erythrocytes are produced through a process called erythropoiesis. They take about seven days to mature.

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