The Average Life Span of an Erythrocyte in the Circulation

question 52

Multiple Choice

The average life span of an erythrocyte in the circulation is

• A)4 to 5 years.
• B)4 to 5 hours.
• C)5 to 9 days.
• D)120 days.
• E)120 weeks.

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