Appearance, Function and Kinetics of Erythrocyte

Ungraded Practice Question

Which of the following statements best describes a normal erythrocyte?

Please select the single best answer

A round, disc-shaped, brick red cell with an area of central pallor
A round, disc-shaped, brick red cell with a nucleus
A round, disc-shaped, brick red cell containing myoglobin
A round, disc-shaped, brick red cell which transports lipids

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