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The red blood cell or erythrocyte is the most
common type of blood cell, responsible for
transporting oxygen around the body. It
contains haemoglobin, which combines with
oxygen from the lungs to form oxyhaemoglobin.
When transported to the tissues, these cells
are able to release the oxygen because the
oxyhaemoglobin splits into its original
constituents.
Subject by: Vince Pike