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Red blood cells (RBCs), or erythrocytes, are essential for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, characterized by their biconcave shape and lifespan of approximately 120 days. Erythropoiesis, the formation of RBCs, occurs primarily in the red bone marrow after the fetal stages, and variations in RBC counts can indicate physiological or pathological conditions. Hemoglobin, the iron-containing protein in RBCs, plays a crucial role in gas transport and acid-base balance, with iron metabolism bei
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