What is the term for the process by which red blood cells are removed from the circulation and broken down?

A Erythropoiesis
B Hemolysis
C Thrombopoiesis
D Apoptosis
Hemolysis refers to the breakdown of red blood cells, which can occur either inside or outside the bloodstream.
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
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