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Revision as of 14:36, 6 September 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A red blood cell is specialised cell which carries oxygen around the body.
Adaptations of Red Blood Cells
- Red blood cells are shaped to fit through capillaries without getting stuck.
- Red blood cells are shaped to have a large surface area.
- Red blood cells have no nucleus to provide a bigger volume inside to store oxygen.
About Red Blood Cells
- Blood is a tissue made of plasma, [[White Blood Cell|white blood cells] and red blood cells.
- Red blood cells are specially adapted to transfer oxygen around the body.