Trace the path of a mammalian red blood cell from the site of external respiration (gas exchange with environment) to the site of internal respiration (gas exchange with the cells). Include all heart chambers, named blood vessels, and the capillaries, veins and arteries where appropriate. For the vessels, make sure to indicate to which circuit they belong.

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Trace the path of a mammalian red blood cell from the site of
external respiration (gas exchange with environment) to the
site of internal respiration (gas exchange with the cells).
Include all heart chambers, named blood vessels, and the
capillaries, veins and arteries where appropriate. For the
vessels, make sure to indicate to which circuit they belong.
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Red blood cells or erythrocytes are the blood's formed elements that contain hemoglobin for binding to oxygen and carbon dioxide. The circulatory system collaborates with the pulmonary system to transport oxygen-rich blood to the body organs and remove carbon dioxide from the body. 

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