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Red blood cells and white blood cells


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  1. RBC's or Red blood cells are biconcave, disc-shaped blood cells responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.
  2. WBC's or White blood cells are irregularly shaped cells that play a major role in the body's immune function.
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1. RBC's are called erythrocytes1. WBC's are called leucocytes
2. They are biconcave and disc-shape 2. WBC's have an irregular shape
3. The lifespan of RBC is about 120 days3. The lifespan of WBC is about 12-20 days.

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