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What Is The Life Span Of Human RBC And WBC?


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RBC and WBC:

  1. White blood cells and Red blood cells are the components of blood.
  2. White blood cells are also called leucocytes. They are irregular and colorless cells with a nucleus.They protect the body from infections and foreign particles. The lifespan of WBC is about 12-20 days.
  3. Red blood cells are also called erythrocytes. They are bi-concave and disc-shaped cells. Red color cells are red due to the presence of hemoglobin. They act as the carriers of oxygen and carbon dioxide inside the body. The lifespan of RBC is about 120 days.

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