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toc = = = Introduction = When you think about Red Blood Cells, you mostly think red. Surprisingly enough, baby Red Blood Cells are actually __Blue.__ There are many things that need to work together and correctly to make sure the Red Blood Cells can do there job. Red Blood Cells bring oxygen to every part of the body. Hemoglobin is important to the structure of Red Blood Cells. Hemoglobin holds oxygen for Red Blood Cells. Red Blood Cells are normally round. Sadly, there are a lot of diseases that can affect the Red Blood Cells causing possible death. Anemia is the biggest disease. Red Blood Cells are super fun to learn about and are so so interesting

=**What is the function of Red Blood Cells?**= What is the function of Red Blood Cells you ask? The Red Blood Cells bring oxygen to every cell in the body. According to “The Circulatory Story” by Mary K. Corcoran,Oxygen is important to Red Blood cells because when oxygen and glucose meet in a cell, they react and make energy, carbon dioxide and water. This is called cellular respiration. Cellular Respiration is important because the energy made gives you enough energy to stand, to exercise, and to circulate blood. Think about it Red Blood Cells are like mail men and women. Mail men and women bring mail to everybody in the world. While, the Red Blood Cells bring oxygen to every cell in the body. Oh wait, there’s more, Red Blood Cells also release a carbonic enzyme that allows water in the blood to bring oxygen to the lungs.(Healthhype) The function is not the only important thing about the red blood cells. There are many structures that play a big role in the red blood cells doing their jobs. =What Structures do Red Blood Cells have?= The structures of red blood cells are one of the most important things about them. If you were to look at a red blood cell from a top view, you would see a circular cell. However, if you were to look at it from a side view, they have a dip. When red blood cells have the amount of oxygen they need, they turn red. If the red blood cells get more or less oxygen than they need, they turn dark red which is not good. The size of red blood cells is about 7 m.m. long(BiosBcc.net). When the Red Blood Cells are in bad shape, they could be different sizes. Red Blood Cells have a protein called Hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron containing protein that combines with oxygen. When Hemoglobin combines with oxygen, the cells turn dark red. The structure is super important to the Red Blood Cells, but what diseases do you think effect them?

=What diseases affect the function of Red Blood Cells?= It is really cool to think about what diseases can do to Red Blood Cells. When the body dosn’t get enough oxygen from the Red Blood Cells, you will suffer from fatigue, shortness of breath, trouble concentrating and much more. Red Blood Cells need oxygen to do their job. Anemia is the worst disease for Red Blood Cells. Anemia is caused by a lack of mineral iron in your blood which prevents it from making hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a necessity to Red Blood Cells because it holds the oxygen for the Red Blod Cells. One other disease of Red Blood Cells, is Sickle Cell Anemia. This disease can be inherited from a family member. This disease sends out c-shaped cells that block blood flow to the limbs and organs of a body. Sickle Cell Anemia can result in pain, serious infections, and organ damage. =media type="youtube" key="_ZV5140OykE" width="560" height="315"= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZV5140OykE =Conclusion= Red Blood Cells are the most important cell in the body. Driving downtown in your blood vessels picking up and dropping off oxygen for everyone who needs it. Red Blood Cells can do there job because of their structure. The circular shape helps them move through the blood vessels of the body. The only downside of Red Blood Cells is that they can have many diseases. As people discover more and more interesting facts about blood, Red Blood Cells allow people to live longer and better lives. It’s the truth and you know it, Red Blood Cells are the best.

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The Role of Red Blood Cells in Anemia.” Youtube, uploaded by American Society of Hematology, www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZV5140OykE.