Life cycle of RBC is_______________?
Correct answer: A. 120 days
- A. 120 days
- B. 90 days
- C. 12 days
- D. One month
Explanation
Red blood cells circulate for about 120 days before aged cells are removed mainly by macrophages in the spleen, liver and bone marrow. Their membrane becomes progressively less flexible during this lifespan.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Blood and Immunity
81 free Blood and Immunity MCQs from Physiology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Physiology questions like this
Physiology is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Blood and Immunity questions
Which of the following agents in not likely to be found in plasma ?
Histiocytes are_____________?
At what temperature blood is stored______________?
T- lymphocytes function to______________?
The anticoagulant of choice used in the blood bank is_______________?
Hemostasis depends upon all the following, EXCEPT_______________?