RED blood cells are scientifically known as erythrocytes. They are generally rich in haemoglobin. The life span of red blood cells is [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] usually within the range of 100-120 days.
In essence, red blood cells take up oxygen in the lungs and gills to deliver oxygen to the tissue in our body through circulatory system and at the same time, carry waste materials away from all body tissues.
It is astonishing to know that red blood cells travel the circulatory system and the complete circuit in around 20 seconds. [/ihc-hide-content]
