MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

HEMATOPOIESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The average lifespan of a red blood cell is
A
90 days
B
120 days
C
360 days
D
24 hours
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In practice there is considerable variation in the lifespan of human RBC. In a normal individual with a mean RBC lifespan of 115 days, this value may vary between 70 and 140 days [1, 2]. Among individuals the mean lifespan varies by approximately ±15% [1].

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘120 days’

Detailed explanation-3: -Red blood cells have a limited lifespan because they don’t have a center membrane (nucleus). When a red blood cell travels through your blood vessels, it uses up its energy supply and only survives an average of 120 days.

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