What is the average lifespan of a Red Blood Cell, and where are they primarily destroyed?
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Correct answer: 120 days; Spleen
RBCs have an average lifespan of 120 days. After this period, they are destroyed in the spleen, which is often referred to as the 'graveyard of RBCs'.
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