Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

17. The Blood

Erythrocytes

Anatomy & Physiology

17. The Blood

Erythrocytes

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary function of erythrocytes?

They produce antibodies to fight infections.

They transport oxygen from the lungs to body tissues.

They are responsible for blood clotting.

They synthesize hormones for metabolic regulation.

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Understand the role of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the circulatory system. Their primary function is to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and body tissues.

Recall that erythrocytes contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it in tissues. Hemoglobin also facilitates the transport of carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation.

Eliminate incorrect options by analyzing their functions: Antibody production is the role of white blood cells (specifically B lymphocytes), blood clotting is primarily the function of platelets, and hormone synthesis is performed by endocrine glands, not erythrocytes.

Focus on the correct statement: Erythrocytes transport oxygen from the lungs to body tissues, which aligns with their primary function in gas exchange and maintaining cellular respiration.

Conclude that the correct answer is the statement describing oxygen transport, as it accurately reflects the physiological role of erythrocytes in the body.