Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Hemoglobin is a red protein and pigment present in the red blood cells. It transports oxygen from the lungs to throughout the body and returns back carbon dioxide from the body tissues to the lungs.

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