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Pathophysiology
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To answer: The way in which carbon dioxide and oxygen are transported in the circulation.

Introduction: Blood is an essential body fluid, which is the primary transport system of the body. The red blood cells or erythrocytes are one of the major components of the blood. It is necessary for the transportation of oxygen within the circulatory system. It possesses hemoglobin molecules that efficiently move oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body.

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