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Red blood cells carry oxygen through the blood. They are concave on both sides and have a diameter of 6-8 micrograms.

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Scientists say that red blood cells are so tiny that they are grouped together that they look like liquid.

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diameter of 6-8 µm and a thickness of 2 µm

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0.0076mm or 0.0003''

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0.00038mm or 0.000015''

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diameter of 6-8

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7 to 8 micrometers

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20 microns

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