Which of the following statements regarding erythrocytes is FALSE?
A) Hemoglobin is an iron-containing molecule inside erythrocytes.
B) Erythrocytes live an average of 120 days.
C) Bilirubin from worn out erythrocytes is recycled by the liver.
D) Worn out erythrocytes are removed by the spleen.
C) Bilirubin from worn out erythrocytes is recycled by the liver.
Bilirubin from worn out red blood cells is broken down by the liver, not recycled.
All the other statements are true.
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