What is the lifespan of red blood cells (RBCs) in humans?
The average lifespan of RBCs is 120 days before they are broken down in the spleen.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 15: Body Fluids and Circulation Blood - Plasma and Formed Elements
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The average lifespan of RBCs is 120 days before they are broken down in the spleen.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 15: Body Fluids and Circulation Blood - Plasma and Formed Elements
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