The nursing instructor is teaching their clinical group about laboratory blood tests. What is the major function of erythrocytes? A) Act as mediators for the immune system B) Destroy invading organisms C) Transportation of O₂ to the tissues and removal of CO₂ from the tissues D) Oxygenation of the brain

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The major function of erythrocytes is to transport oxygen (O2) to the tissues and remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the tissues. This is accomplished through the presence of hemoglobin, a protein that can bind and release O2 and CO2.

The Nursing Instructor Is Teaching Their Clinical Group About Laboratory