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Differentiate between the following pair of terms:
(a) Platelets and WBC
(a) Platelets and WBC
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Platelets
White blood cells(WBC)
The platelets also called thrombocytes are some what round in shape and smallest in size.
The WBC also called leukocytes which are colourless and lack haemoglobin
The platelets help in the clotting of blood which prevents excessive blood loss.
The main function of WBCs is to protect the body from disease-causing germs. i.e., provide immunity to the body.
| Platelets | White blood cells(WBC) |
| The platelets also called thrombocytes are some what round in shape and smallest in size. | The WBC also called leukocytes which are colourless and lack haemoglobin |
| The platelets help in the clotting of blood which prevents excessive blood loss. | The main function of WBCs is to protect the body from disease-causing germs. i.e., provide immunity to the body. |
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