Question

State four differences between red blood cells and white blood cells.

Answer 1

Explanation:

There are four primary components of blood, which are red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Plasma makes up around 55 % of the human blood in the body.

Difference between Red Blood Cells and White Blood Cells.

RBC – Red Blood Cells WBC – White Blood Cells

RBCs have a bi-concave disc shape WBCs have an irregular shape.

Answer 2

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Red blood cells :-

1. Red blood cells are called Erythrocytes.

2. RBCs have a bi-concave disc shape.

3. Size varies from 6 – 8 µm in diameter.

4. The lifespan of RBC is about 120 days.

5. Red blood cells do not have a nucleus on maturity.

White blood cells :-

1. White Blood Cells are called Leucocytes or Leukocytes.

2. WBCs have an irregular shape.

3. Size varies from 12 – 17 µm in diameter.

4. The lifespan of WBC is around 12-20 days after which they are destroyed in the lymphatic system.

5. WBCs are characterized by the presence of a large central nucleus.