The protein spectrin helps keep the red blood cells rigid so they are not deformed when passing through a capillary.

Name: The protein spectrin helps keep the red blood cells rigid so they are not deformed when passing through a capillary.
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Spectrin helps maintain the flexibility and elasticity of red blood cells, allowing them to deform as they pass through narrow capillaries without being damaged.

The Protein Spectrin Helps Keep the Red Blood Cells Rigid