Difference between RBC and WBC-:
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Posted by Naman Ahden 6 years ago
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Gaurav Seth 6 years ago
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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 |
Yogita Ingle 6 years ago
| RBC – Red Blood Cells | WBC – White Blood Cells |
| Red blood cells are called Erythrocytes. | White Blood Cells are called Leucocytes or Leukocytes. |
| RBCs are shaped as bi-concave discs. | These have an irregular shape. |
| Size varies from 6 – 8 µm in diameter. | Size varies from 12 – 17 µm in diameter. |
| The lifespan of RBC is about 120 days. | The lifespan of WBC is around 12-20 days after which, they are destroyed in the lymphatic system |
| Red blood cells do not have a nucleus at maturity. | WBCs are characterized by the presence of a large central nucleus. |
| Due to the presence of haemoglobin, these cells appear red in colour. | These cells are colourless, as they do not have any pigment. |
| Only one type of RBCs exists. | Different types of WBC’s are found in the blood such as neutrophils, B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, eosinophils. |
| They help in the transport of respiratory gases to different parts of the human body | They help in producing antibodies to fight against diseases causing microbes. |
| RBCs are produced in the red bone marrow | These cells are produced in the red bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen, etc. |
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Naman Ahden 5 years, 10 months ago
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