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- Body Fluids and Circulation
NEET · Zoology · Body Fluids and Circulation
What is the average life span of RBCs in the human body?
What is the average life span of RBCs in the human body?
Options
- A60-65 days
- B2-3 days
- C120 days
- D6-8 days
Correct answer
C. 120 days
Step-by-step solution
RBCs are devoid of nucleus in most of the mammals and are biconcave in shape. They have a red coloured, iron containing complex protein called haemoglobin, hence the colour and name of these cells. A healthy individual has 12-16 gms of haemoglobin in every 100 ml of blood. These molecules play a significant role in transport of respiratory gases. RBCs have an average life span of 120 days after which they are destroyed in the spleen (graveyard of RBCs).