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Erythrocytes Constantly Important Neutrophils Replaced Explain Produced Replacement

Erythrocytes require constant production due to their short lifespan and lack of a nucleus for oxygen transport, while neutrophils, important for immunity, also need continuous replacement due to their short lifespan.

Erythrocytes need constant production due to their lack of a nucleus and short lifespan (120 days) for oxygen transport, while neutrophils, vital for immunity, have a very short lifespan (6 hours) requiring continuous replacement.

Front Explain why it is important for erythrocytes and neutrophils to be constantly produced.
Back Replacement of erythrocytes and neutrophils:
  • Erythrocytes are essential for transport of oxygen around the body, since they have no nucleus - short lifespan (120 days) so they need to be replaced constantly
  • Neutrophils have an important role in immune system and only live about 6 hours so they must constantly be replaced (even more produced when infected)

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