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Another lab value monitored rountinely is the total red blood cell (RBC) count.A normal RBC count is typically 4.2-5.9 milliom/mm3. Having a low RBC count is called anaemia. Predict the possible effects of having anamia, considering the functions of erythrocytes.

Solution

Anaemia is defined as a decrease in total amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood.

Anaemia has direct effect on the functioning of erythrocytes. The effects of anaemia are as follows: