RBCs Typically Live About 120 Days

question 9

Multiple Choice

RBCs typically live about 120 days.The main reason for this short lifespan in RBCs is their

• A)cell shape.
• B)concentration of Hb.
• C)flexibility.
• D)lack of nucleus.
• E)large surface area-to-volume ratio.

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Definitions:

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling body functions.

Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support, nutrition, and insulation between neurons.

Microglia

A type of glial cell located throughout the brain and spinal cord, acting as the primary form of active immune defense in the central nervous system.

CNS

Central Nervous System, which comprises the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling the majority of functions of the body and mind.