Question
RBCs and WBCs:

Answer

RBCsWBCs
1. RBCs are red in colour due to haemoglobin present in them.1. WBCs are colourless as there is no pigment in them.
2. RBCs are produced in red bone marrow.2. WBCs are produced mostly in bone marrow. But they are also produced in lymph nodes, spleen, etc.
3. RBCs are smaller in size and rounded in .shape.3. WBCs are larger in size and are of different shapes.
4. RBCs have an average lifespan of 120 days.4. Life span of WBCs vary according to their role. They have a life span from a few days to 3 weeks.
5. Normal RBC count is 50 – 60 lakh RBCs per cubic mm. of blood.5. Normal WBC count is 5 thousands to 10 thousands per cubic mm. of blood.
6. Their function is to transport the respiratory gases (Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide).6. Their main function is to produce antibodies and fight against the infections. Thus they are called soldiers of the body.

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