How long does a human red blood cell survive?

Correct answer: 120 days

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What people think about it: 14 Comments
Jan
Jan
I always wondered why sherpa could sustain Himalayan mountain climbs so much better than others. I guess this is partly why.
Hdrydr56
Hdrydr56
This was informational for me!
Player #38618593
Player #38618593
Wow, 4 months! I didn't didn't know that.
Hans
Hans
In practice there is considerable variation in the lifespan of human RBC. In a normal individual with a mean RBC lifespan of 115 days, this value may vary between 70 and 140 days
Hollycay
Hollycay
Time to donate some blood!
Phoenix
Phoenix
I learned this when I did research on hemolytic anemia after I was diagnosed with it during my first pregnancy.
DAB
DAB
The body is a marvel!
Tutoring
Tutoring
Hdrydr56, Me too.
ki
ki
Doctor said 115 days!
Crystal
Crystal
It’s 115 days I’m pretty sure
June
June
maraglo, how does this apply to the life of a red blood cell?
red
red
Milo, the answer is wrong. A1C test is 90 days for a reason!
Ntia
Ntia
calicot, Amen🙏
varada
varada
I studied this in GK