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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

  1. A60-65 days
  2. B2-3 days
  3. C120 days
  4. 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).

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