Which statement about human red blood cells is false?
A) Hemoglobin production begins once red blood cells mature and enter circulation.
B) Typically, bone marrow produces about 2 million red blood cells every second.
C) The biconcave shape of red blood cells provides a large surface area for gas exchange.
D) The nucleus of a red blood cell is extruded when hemoglobin content reaches about 25 percent.
E) Worn-out red blood cells are removed from circulation in the spleen.
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