Difference between Red and White blood cells
No. |
Red blood cells |
White blood cells |
1. | Red blood cells are red in colour. | White blood cells are colourless cells. |
2. | Red blood cells are biconcave shaped cells and are present in the blood. | White blood cells are spherical shaped cells and are present in the lymph tissue as well as blood. |
3. | If red blood cells count is low then it leads to anemia. | If white blood cells count is low then it leads to Leucopenia. |
4. | Red blood cells are responsible for the transportation of gases to the lungs and from the lungs. | White blood cells are responsible for the immune cells. |
5. | Nucleus is absent in the red blood cells. | Nucleus is present in the white blood cells. |
6. | Lifespan of the red blood cell is about 120 days. | Lifespan of the white blood cells is about 5 to 21 days. |
7. | Red blood cells functions only in the cardiovascular system. | White blood cells function in both the cardiovascular and lymphatic system. |