By Michael Ford, MD
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2.65 x 10[13]
# of erythrocytes in circulation, assuming Hematocrit 45%[1]
120
Lifespan in days of an erythrocyte[2]
2.5 million
# of new erythrocytes produced each second to replace dying cells†
5.3 million
# of …
Please enjoy this post from the Clinical Correlations archives first posted March 19, 2009
Aditya Mattoo MD
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