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erythrocyte
Erythrocyte
Anucleate biconcave disc (~7.5 µm). 250 million haemoglobin molecules carry 4 O₂ each; 25 trillion erythrocytes deliver ~250 mL O₂/min to tissues at rest. 120-day lifespan; removed by splenic macrophages. Erythropoietin (EPO) drives production in bone marrow.
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | erythrocyte |
| Name | Erythrocyte |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-05 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 04-cellular |
Cross-Atlas Connections
Sources
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