Which Statement Best Describes the Importance of the Biconcave Shape

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the importance of the biconcave shape of erythrocytes?

• A)It allows for the movement of erythrocytes out of the capillaries.
• B)It allows for phagocytosis of foreign particles.
• C)It makes the erythrocyte small and flexible.
• D)It provides a large surface are for the exchange of gases.
• E)It conforms to the molecular shape of hemoglobin.

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