Differentiate between
(i) RBCs and WBCs
(ii) Blood and Lymph

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(1) Differences between RBC and WBC.
Both red blood cells and white blood cells are vital to the human body.
Red blood cells, or RBCs, transport oxygen to tissues throughout the body.
White blood cells, or WBC, help the body's defensive system by producing antibodies.
The main distinction between RBC and WBC is in their functioning. While RBCs serve as transporters, WBCs serve as creators.
RBC WBC
1. The other name is erythrocytes.
They are known as Leucocytes
2. They have a lifetime of roughly 120 days. 2. They have a lifetime of 12-20 days before being eliminated (lymphatic system).
3. At maturity, no nucleus is found in them. 3. The presence of a massive central nucleus distinguishes them.
4. Hemoglobin is a component of these cells. 4.White blood cells include antibodies as well as MHC (major histocompatibility complex) antigen cell markers.

(2) Blood and Lymph
Blood is the only fluid connective tissue found in human bodies, and it serves an important function in carrying a wide range of chemicals to various sections of the body.
Red blood cells, white blood cells, blood platelets, and plasma are the primary components of blood.
Lymph is a transparent to white fluid tissue made up of lymphocytes and white blood cells.
Lymph is a component of the lymphatic system that is present in lymphatic veins and other cavities throughout the body.
Lymph Blood
1. It's a colorless liquid
It has a reddish color to it.
2. It is a component of the lymphatic system. 2. It is a component of the circulatory system.
3. It contributes to bodily defense and is a component of the immune system. 3. It is involved in the transport of nutrients, hormones, oxygen and carbon dioxide, as well as wastes and other pollutants.
4. It comprises plasma as well as a lower concentration of WBCs and platelets. 4.It is made up of plasma, RBCs, WBCs, and platelets.,

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