The Major Function of Red Blood Cells Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

The major function of red blood cells is

• A)nutrient transport.
• B)cytokine stimulation.
• C)blood cell proliferation.
• D)gas transport.
• E)disease resistance.

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Definitions:

Abdominal

Pertaining to the abdomen, the body region that contains the majority of the organs of the digestive system, as well as the liver, pancreas, and kidneys.

Apical Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute as measured at the apex of the heart, typically done using a stethoscope placed on the chest.

Beats/Min

A measurement indicating the number of heartbeats per minute, typically used to assess heart rate.

Fetal Shunts

Natural bypass mechanisms in a fetus’s circulatory system that direct blood away from the lungs and liver, which are not fully functional until after birth.