What happens to old red blood cells in the body?

What happens to old red blood cells in the body?

Old or damaged RBCs are removed from the circulation by macrophages in the spleen and liver, and the hemoglobin they contain is broken down into heme and globin. The globin protein may be recycled, or broken down further to its constituent amino acids, which may be recycled or metabolized

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    Imran 1 year

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