MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Also known as erythrocytes, RBCs are the most common type of cell found in the blood, with each cubic millimeter of blood containing 4-6 million cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood contains many types of cells: white blood cells (monocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and macrophages), red blood cells (erythrocytes), and platelets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Blood contains far fewer WBCs than red blood cells, although the body can increase WBC production to fight infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -The reason red blood cells are so numerous! is because they perform the most essential function of the blood-transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells (and carrying away waste). Without them, all the cells in your body would quickly die.

Detailed explanation-5: -A high red blood cell count can be a sign of: Dehydration. Heart disease. Polycythemia vera, a bone marrow disease that causes too many red blood cells to be made.