Question

what is difference between the erythocyote and leucocytes in 5 points

Answer 1

RBC

They do not have nucleus at maturity.

They are about 5 million/mm of blood.

Life span 120 days.


WBC

They have a large nucleus.

They are about 7000/mm of blood.

Life span of 5-21 days.

Answer 2

Difference between erythrocytes and leucocytes are :

• Erythrocytes are red in color due to presence of hemoglobin while leucocytes are colorless.
• The shape of erythrocytes are circular,biconcave and disc-shaped,while leucocytes are generally round in shape.
• The life span of erythrocytes is  around 120 days while the life span of leucocytes is around 5-21 days.
• Erythrocytes functions only in cardiovascular system ,while leucocytes functions both in cardiovascular system as well as in lymphatic system.
• The low count of erythrocytes leads to ANEMIA , while the low count of leucocytes leads to LEUKOPENIA.