Red Blood Cells

Red Blood Cells

Picture of red blood cells

The red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues and remove carbon dioxide and other wastes.

Current as of:
November 29, 2021

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine
Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
Brian Leber MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology