Question 1
The process of red blood cell production is called
◦ erythropenia.
◦ erythropoiesis.
◦ hemocytosis.
◦ hematopenia.
◦ erythrocytosis.
Question 2
Each red blood cell is shaped as a biconcave disk. This allows it to
◦ change its shape to squeeze through narrow openings and shrink or swell slightly in response to osmotic conditions.
◦ synthesize new proteins and membrane components readily.
◦ change its shape to squeeze through narrow openings.
◦ change its shape to squeeze through narrow openings, shrink or swell slightly in response to osmotic conditions, and synthesize new proteins and membrane components readily.
◦ shrink or swell slightly in response to osmotic conditions.