Visual Anatomy & Physiology (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134394695
Author: Frederic H. Martini, William C. Ober, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew, Kevin F. Petti
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 14CRQ
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Introduction: Red blood cells (RBCs) make about 99.9% of the whole blood volume. RBCs also are known as erythrocytes and are considered as the most abundant blood cells. RBCs are crucial for the transport of oxygen in the blood.
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