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Home > Be Healthy > Health Library > Red Blood Cells
The red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues and remove carbon dioxide and other wastes.
Current as of: April 29, 2021
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineMartin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
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