Red Blood Cells

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

Red Blood Cells

Picture of red blood cells

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

Current as ofMarch 28, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine

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