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Asked by Samuelgold9000 to Robert, Ross, Gemma, Aimee on 9 Nov 2015. This question was also asked by tourtise123.
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Robert Lees answered on 9 Nov 2015:
It depends how big and old the person is, a quick search says that we have 20-30 TRILLION (30,000,000,000,000) red blood cells in an adult body. But they are constantly being lost and produced again.
It is important to note that there is more than one type of blood cell, the red blood cells are most important for carrying oxygen, but white blood cells are important in fighting infection and platelets are important for clotting your blood when you get cut.
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Ross commented on :
White blood cells are the best kind 😛
Robert commented on :
As I’m completely out of my depth with this question, I’m going to ask a question of my own! How often do we produce new white blood cells? And is the production increased upon insult, like infection?
Hussain commented on :
All the time, and yes, exactly. There are so many different kinds of white blood cells and so many kinds wishing those kinds. This is why we need immunologists to sort it out!
Hussain commented on :
Osteoclasts are the best kind of white blood cell! 😉
Daisy commented on :
why are they thebest