Which gases are carried by red blood cells? Select two options.
A. oxygen
B. helium
C. carbon dioxide
D. nitrogen
E. hydrogen
Answer (1)
Red blood cells primarily carry oxygen and carbon dioxide , which are crucial for cellular respiration and waste removal. They bind oxygen in the lungs and transport it to body tissues, while also collecting carbon dioxide to return to the lungs for exhalation. Other gases like helium, nitrogen, or hydrogen are not significantly transported by red blood cells. ;
