red blood cells ↔ oxygen

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Red blood cells are functionally defined by their role in transporting oxygen throughout the body, as evidenced by their use of hemoglobin to bind and carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues [1], [2], [3], and [4].

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7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy 2 facts

claimRed blood cells contain hemoglobin, which is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide.

claimRed blood cells in the circulatory system contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it to tissues.

Systems and organs | Anatomy and Physiology | Research Starters ebsco.com EBSCO 1 fact

claimRed blood cells are specialized to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide using hemoglobin, a substance that attaches to these gases.

How the Immune System Works with Primary Immunodeficiency igcares.com IGCares 1 fact

claimRed blood cells are cells in the blood stream that transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.