Erythrocytes: Red Blood Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Where are red blood cells produced? Where are they stored?
A
Produced in bone marrow, stored in the spleen.
2
Q
What are red blood cells constantly?
A
Constantly destroyed or replaced
3
Q
What shape do red blood cells have? For the purpose of what?
A
-Distinct biconcave shape-Flattened disc that is pinched in the centre.
-Makes it flexible for travelling through various blood vessels
4
Q
What do red blood cells not have?
A
Do not have a nucleus
5
Q
What else do red blood cells not have?
A
Do not have mitochondria
6
Q
What do red blood cells contain?
A
A special hemoglobin molecule.
