what is the size of red blood cells?

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what is the size of red blood cells?

what kind of microscope do you need to view them?

2007-03-20 03:39:38 · 5 answers · asked by enej 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine

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On average, they are about 8 microns. You need a light-microscope to view them.

2007-03-24 00:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by citizen insane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The size of red blood cell is 7 to 8 micron or micrometer in diameter and 2 micron in thickness. The periphery of the cell is thicker than the central region.
It can be seen under light microscope.

2007-03-20 03:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Krishna Adhikary 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋

around 7 micron in diameter

2007-03-20 04:15:22 · answer #3 · answered by knights 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

krishna is right

2007-03-20 16:06:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

they can be as big as 1 meter or somewhat more..

2007-03-20 03:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by prav19 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋