Medicine, 25.02.2021 18:10, princessmnicole2

How many oxygen can your red blood cells carry?

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answered: kyle65

it can carry up to four molecules of oxygen.

Explanation:

Because each molecule of hemoglobin contains four globins.

answered: boonkgang6821

Red blood cells bring oxygen to cells and take carbon dioxide away.

Further Explanation

Blood is a major tissue in the body that carries out various important roles.

Blood is composed of various components. These includes:

Red blood cells

White blood cells

Platelets

Plasma

Major functions of blood

Transportation of nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body

Reducing excessive blood during injury

Regulation of body temperature in the body

Protection of the body against infections and disease causing pathogens

Red blood cells

Red blood cells also called erythrocytes are the most abundant component of blood tissue.

These cells are manufactured in the bone marrow under the control of hormone erythropoietin. The cells are Red in color due to the red pigment called hemoglobin.

Hemoglobin gives blood the red color and also helps carry oxygen from the lungs all the other parts of the body and also carry carbon dioxide to the lungs for exhalation.

Adaptations of red blood cells

Biconcave in shape, this is to enhance movement of the red blood cells in the blood vessels

Presence of Hemoglobin: Hemoglobin helps transport gases between the lungs and other body parts

Lack of nucleus: Red blood cells lacks nucleus, this allows them to package more oxygen and nutrients for transportation to all the body parts.

Keywords: Blood, red blood cells, components of blood

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Level: High school

Subject: Biology

Topic: Transport in animals

Sub-topic: Blood tissue

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answered: Guest

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