Red blood cells (once mature) Flashcards
1
Q
What causes death of RBC? and what does it cause?
A
loss of enzymes. this causes a loss of shape and flexibility of the cell.
2
Q
What are RBC destroyed by?
A
Bone marrow, spleen and liver
3
Q
What components of a RBC are recycled?
A
Proteins, lipids and iron.
4
Q
What happens to the breakdown products of haemoglobin?
A
Excreted through liver, faeces and urine.
5
Q
What are RBC unable to do?
A
They cannot travel across the endothelial membrane.
