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What is Another Name for Red Blood Cells?

Answer – The other name for red blood cells is erythrocytes.

Explanation:

The term “erythrocyte” is derived from the Greek words erythros, meaning red, and kytos, meaning cell. These cells are red in color because of the presence of an iron-containing molecule called hemoglobin. Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.

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