EXERCISE 11 VASCULAR TISSUE

Question 1

These cells are biconcave when viewed at the sides and be more numerous than white blood cells. The cytoplasm appears reddish or orange pink in color with a small lighter central area. Mature red blood cells of man are non-nucleated and number about 3.5 to 5 million per cubic mm. of blood.

Answer 1

Red Blood Corpuscles (RBC) or Erythrocytes

Question 2

They are mobile nucleated cells and without any hemoglobin content. It protects the body against foreign organism. They number from 5,000 to 10,000 per cubic mm. of blood.

Answer 2

White Blood Cells (WBC) or Leucocytes