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Red blood cells transport hemoglobin which, in turn, transports oxygen. The amount of oxygen received by tissue is dependent on the amount and function of RBCs and hemoglobin.
Normal values:
RBC (varies with altitude):
- male: 4.7 to 6.1 million cells/mcl
- female: 4.2 to 5.4 million cells/mcl
Note: cells/mcl = cells per microliter |