Which blood component is responsible for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the peripheral tissues?

A Erythrocytes
B Leukocytes
C Thrombocytes
D Plasma proteins
Erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells, are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the peripheral tissues through the hemoglobin molecule.
Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease
Hematology Hematology: Blood Components Hematology: Blood Components Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high