5 difference between rbcs
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Differences
Red Blood Cells/ Corpuscles (RBC)
White Blood Cells/ Corpuscles (WBC)
1 Also called Also called “Erythrocytes” Also called “Leukocytes”
2 Origin They are produced in red bone marrow. Mostly bone marrow, also produced in lymph nodes, spleen, etc.
3 Nucleus Nucleus Absent Nucleus Present
4 Size Smaller than WBCs, 7.5µm Larger than RBCs, 15µm
5 Color Filled with hemoglobin (Red) Colorless, No Pigment
6 Production 2 million RBCs per second Fewer WBC than RBCs
7 Life Span RBCs have an average lifespan of 120 days WBCs live anywhere from a few days (5-21 days)
8 Number 5 million RBCs in every cubic mm of blood 3,000 – 7,000 WBCs in every cubic mm of blood
9 Number Increments Number increases during exercises and high altitudes Number increases during infection
10 Process of Formation Formation of RBC is called “Erythropoiesis” Formation of WBS is called “Leucopoiesis”
11 Shape Circular, Biconcave Rounded and Amoeboid, Irregular
12 Motility Non-Motile Generally Motile
13 Movement Doesn’t leaves Blood Vessels Come out of blood Capillaries