Study carefully the photograph shown below.

      

Study carefully the photograph shown below.
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a) (i) Identify the cells above.
(ii) State two functions of the cells shown above.
b) Explain how the above cells are adapted to their function.
c) Name a parasite that may invade and destroy the cells above.
d) Suggest two bones in an adult man, which produce the cells shown above.

  

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sharon
(a) (i) Red blood cells / Erythrocytes / Red corpuscles;
(ii) - Transport of oxygen.
- Transport of carbon (iv) oxide.
(b) - Are biconcave in shape to increase surface area for loading oxygen.
- Lack nuclei / non-nucleated to increase surface area for loading oxygen.
- Have haemoglobin that readily combines with oxygen for transportation.
(c) - Plasmodium
(d) - Humerus
- Femur
- Tibia
sharon kalunda answered the question on September 17, 2019 at 13:09


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