Red blood cells

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Illustration of red blood cells

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The red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues and remove carbon dioxide and other wastes.

Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
Last Updated: 05/07/2007

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