The red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues and remove carbon dioxide and other wastes.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology |
| Last Revised | April 8, 2011 |
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