The functions of red blood cells 4 Articles

by Erich Rosenberger M.D.

Red blood cells, known also as RBCs, have several important roles to play in our bodies. The primary function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues around your body. As a secondary function, t...read more

by Emma Walker

Blood accounts for about 8% of total body weight and is made up of three types of specialised cells, one of which is the red blood cells also known as erythrocytes. The main function of erythrocytes is to carry oxygen arou...read more

by Tarek Musslimani

The blood of humanbeings constitute of two components: Blood plasma and cellular component. The blood plasma is a liquid component composed primarily of water ( 90%) and it includes also other components such as proteins ...read more

by Yunfei Han

Erythrocyte and us Erythrocytes are also known as red blood cells (RBCs). They are cells normally found in animals and are highly specialised in transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Due to the differences and the com...read more