How Are Normal Red Cells Removed When They Lose the Ability

question 6

Multiple Choice

How are normal red cells removed when they lose the ability to deform?

• A)After 120 days, most are phagocytized by splenic macrophages.
• B)After 10 to 14 days, most are phagocytized by splenic macrophages.
• C)After 10 to 14 days, most are destroyed by complement.
• D)After 120 days, most are destroyed inside the blood vessels.

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