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blood cells.jpeg picturesThere’re actually 3  variety of blood cells in the body system. Many are namely, Red Blood Cells (RBCs), White Blood Cells (WBCs) and Platelets. A lot of these cells are manufactured in the bone marrow in the human body. Commonly, the bone marrow in vertebrae, ribs, skull, sternum and pelvis produce the majority capacity of blood cells. These cells slide through plasma in all the areas of the body.

Red blood cells or RBCs always be considered erythrocytes. These cells have a peculiarly molded into flat disks and are a bit indented. RBCs also include a vital component branded hemoglobin. The blood attracts its red color from this hemoglobin which is due to the oxygen furnished by the lungs. Among all the a variety of blood cells, your body contains maximum number of RBCs with each RBC having a life span of 4 months. Everyday the body produces new blood cells to interchange the old or lost RBCs.

White Blood Cells (WBCs) are important for the defense system of the body. WBCs are also known as leucocytes. They conserve the resistance power of the body to fight against disease carrying organisms and infections. These cells travel within and outside the blood vessels to reach the tissues which are damaged and need to be repaired. The body increases the production of WBCs depending on the need and the level of infection in the body. However, the WBC count much cheaper thanas as compared to the RBC count. The life of a WBC ranges from a few days to even months. The body continues producing some capacity of WBCs.

The third kind of blood cells is platelets and is also described as thrombocytes. These cells are oval in form and are generally manufactured in the bone marrow like the RBCs. Platelets are also known as blood sealers. In a case of a break in a blood vessel, the platelets congregate at this time to avoid the leakage. Thus, platelets are essential for after the process of blood clotting.

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January 16th, 2011 admin Posted in Cancer | Comments Off

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