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

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Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, transport oxygen to various parts of the body. A low RBC count means that the person will not get enough oxygen to different parts of the body. Therefore, symptoms of anemia include lethargy, feeling of fatigue and dizziness.
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