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RED BLOOD CELL COUNT

A usual value is 4.6-6.2 million RBC's for cubic millimetre of blood. This number can magnify in cases of dehydration (fluid loss) or severe lung malady. Interestingly, red blood cell counts are many higher in those who live at tall altitude, because of the heighten demand for oxygen carrying ability.
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