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How long a typical red blood cell (blood, in general at the blood bank) lasts or is good for?

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Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to your tissues. They also bring carbon dioxide back to your lungs. Red blood cells make up almost half of your blood. The lifespan of a red blood cell is around 120 days.

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