Red blood cells
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Red blood cells
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The red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues and remove carbon dioxide and other wastes.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology |
| Last Updated | May 7, 2007 |
| Last updated: | May 07, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology |
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