Question 1
What is the life span of an erythrocyte (in days)?
◦ 20 to 30
◦ 60 to 90
◦ 100 to 120
◦ 200 to 240
Question 2
What does the student learn about erythrocytes?
◦ Erythrocytes contain a nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes.
◦ Erythrocytes synthesize proteins.
◦ Erythrocytes have the ability to change shape to squeeze through microcirculation.
◦ Erythrocytes are more abundant in women than men.