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Human red blood cells exist to facilitate exchange of respiratory gases between the lungs and the tissues of the body. The article is a «biographical sketch» of red blood cells, describing how their structure, chemistry and activities are geared to serve this purpose. In the process, the cause of some red blood cell disorders has been explained in a simplified manner.
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Avijit Hazra is a graduate in medicine and has done post-graduation in pharmacology. He is currently a practising physician in Calcutta and has also been associated with a non-governmental drug information center which is working to promote rational use of medicines.
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Hazra, A. Little red wonders. Reson 5, 17–27 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02867244
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02867244