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How are red and white blood cells alike and how are they different?
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∙ 12y ago
they are different in that their shapes are different, but they both are necessary for the body's proper functioning. The ratio of red to white blood cells is 700:1 so their are much more red than white. Also red cells have an average lifespan of about 120 days, while white cells live a maximum of 4 days!! what a difference...
they both are found in blood and help the body function
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∙ 12y ago
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What are the 3 different blood cells?
Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Platelets.
What are the two different types of blood?
white blood cells and red blood cells
Why doesn't different cells have different DNA?
Different cells have different parts, depending on their job in the body. That's why red blood cells differ from white blood cells; a red blood cell has mitochondria and vacuoles. The white one does not.
Which type of blood cell looks different from cell to cell the red or white blood cells?
Red blood cells all look like red blood cells. White cells have different shapes mainly because they have different functions.
Structures different between white blood cells and red blood cells?
In the heart.
What are the different cells found in a human body?
red blood cells,white blood cells,and muscle cells.
What are the different cells in the body?
red blood cells, white blood cells, skin cells, sperm cells and egg cells
How do white and red blood cell differ in structure?
white and red blood cells have 2 different shapes because they have 2 different functions in the body.
Do all cells work exactly the same?
No there are white blood cells, red blood cells, (and I'm not sure if there are others) and they all have different purposes and jobs. white blood cells protect red blood cells from getting infected. if a red blood cell is infected then the white blood cells get rid of it.
How is white blood cells different from red blood cells?
white kills things, red brings nutrients. learn to google and wikipedia
What are the types of cells in blood?
Blood cells (called hematocytes) can be divided into three different categories: erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells) and thrombocytes (blood platelets)
What cells are in the bloodstream?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and liquid plasma.Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and liquid plasma.
