Red Blood Cells Have a Short Lifespan of Only 120

question 87

True/False

Red blood cells have a short lifespan of only 120 days.

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Definitions:

Macronutrients

Nutrients required in large amounts by the body for energy, growth, and bodily functions, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

Glycogenesis

The biochemical process of converting glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscle cells.

Gluconeogenesis

A metabolic pathway that generates glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates like protein or fat, chiefly in the liver.

Catabolic

Related to catabolism, the process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy in the body.