Question

What is the average life span of RBCs?

• A. 120 seconds
• B. 120 hours
• C. 120 days
• D. 120 weeks

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 120 days

• RBCs have an average life span of about 120 days after which they are destroyed in the spleen which is also known as the graveyard of RBCs.

• These molecules play a significant role in the transport of gases.