What are the flattened, disk-shaped cells in blood that carry oxygen?

What are the flattened, disk-shaped cells in blood that carry oxygen?

Correct Answer: red blood cells
white blood cells
plasma
platlets

Explanation: Red blood cells (RBCs) are flattened, disk-shaped cells that carry oxygen. They are the most common blood cell in the blood. There are about 4 to 6 million RBCs per cubic millimeter of blood. Each RBC has about 200 million molecules of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein that carries oxygen. Hemoglobin also gives the red blood cells their red color.

Join our channels for latest updates

WhatsApp Telegram

More Random Questions

Q: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has signed an agreement with whom for 12 Sukhoi-30 aircraft?
Ans: HAL

Q: What is the name of the system that consists of a hierarchy of taxa, from the kingdom to the species?
Ans: zoology

Q: Which company planned a Superman movie release in June 2025?
Ans: Disney

Q: A patient with severe preeclampsia develops HELLP syndrome. Which laboratory finding is diagnostic?
Ans: Elevated liver enzymes and low platelets

Q: What is the physical breakdown of chunks of food into smaller pieces?
Ans: mechanical digestion

Q: Which country has approved the use of 16 insects as human food on July 8, 2024?
Ans: Singapore

Q: According to Sushruta, which Netra Roga is classified as Sadhya?
Ans: Pothaki

Q: Which river supported early South Indian settlements?
Ans: Kaveri

Q: ‘Jeerno api gachathi pramada satham’ which vajeekarana yoga is this:
Ans: Shwadamshtradi yogam

Q: Vinegar is an example of what type of acid?
Ans: carboxylic

Q: What is the main objective of the Digital India initiative launched in 2015?
Ans: Enhance digital literacy

Q: Who has been awarded the prestigious 'Green World Environment Award' on 20 November 2024?
Ans: Coal India

Q: In projectile motion, the horizontal displacement of an object is called its what?
Ans: range

Q: An ECG shows ventricular fibrillation in a patient with cardiac arrest. Which advanced procedure is indicated?
Ans: Defibrillation

Q: Which state government has signed an agreement with Caterpillar for equipment manufacturing?
Ans: Tamil Nadu

Youngistan Junction

Welcome to Youngistan Junction, your ultimate hub for staying updated with the latest in current affairs, general knowledge, and general studies! Whether you're a student gearing up for exams or just someone passionate about expanding your knowledge, Youngistan Junction is here to provide you with an extensive collection of well-curated questions and answers.