Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. When the red blood cells break apart, their components are removed from the blood by the kidneys.
2. Granular leukocytes may have a circulating lifespan of up to 6 months.
3. Nongranular leukocytes have a circulating lifespan of just a few days.
4. The shape of the red blood cell helps reduce its surface area.
5. The red blood cells have no nucleus.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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