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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Animal Respiration and Circulation Objective Question

Question

What is the diameter of a normal human red blood cell?
Options
A 0.2 micrometers
B 2 micrometers
C 8 micrometers
Correct Answer
D 20 micrometers
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Normal human RBCs have a long axis (diameter) of approximately 8 micrometers.

Hint

It's four times its own thickness.

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