What is the life expectancy of a RBC?
120 days
What is the normal RBC count?
4. 2-5.4 men
How and where are RBCs made?
In the bone marrow in response to erythropoietin from the kidneys
What are RBCs made of?
Single amino acid protein with 4 atoms of iron (heme)
What is the job of a red blood cell?
To transport oxygen through the body
What is the normal RBC
Male 14-18
Female 12-16