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