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Mention the functions of RBCs. |
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Answer» Functions of RBCs are: (i) Haemoglobin of RBCs readily combines with oxygen to form oxyhaemoglobin. In the tissues, oxyhaemoglobin readily gives up its oxygen, which is used for oxidation of food. (ii) RBCs also participate in transporting carbon dioxide from tissues to lungs. Carbon dioxide is carried by haemoglobin of red blood corpuscles to form carbamino-haemoglobin. (iii) Moreover, haemoglobin is an excellent acid base buffer which is largely responsible for maintaining the pH of blood. |
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