In an Average Person, ____ Erythrocytes Are Produced Each Second

question 62

Multiple Choice

In an average person, ____ erythrocytes are produced each second.

• A) 200 to 300
• B) 2,000 to 3,000
• C) 2 to 3 million
• D) 4.8 to 5.4 million
• E) 2 to 3 billion

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