Blood vs Plasma In many multicellular organisms, oxygen obtained by the respiratory system and nutrients processed by the digestive system are distributed by the circulatory system. The circulatory system is also responsible for removal of carbon dioxide and other waste products within the body cells. All multicellular organisms have a heart that pumps particular […]
Lymph vs Blood Blood is circulated through the body by blood vessels and lymph is transported by lymphatic vessels. Lymph Lymphatic system is a system of vessels, cells and organs. Vessels originate blindly, and the structure is similar to a vein with valves. The vessels transport fluid called lymph that is similar in composition […]
The key difference between red blood cell and white blood cell is the function it performs. Red blood cells transport oxygen from lungs to cells and tissues of the body and transport carbon dioxide from tissues to the lung. White blood cells are an integral part of the immune system that helps to defend […]
Blood Types Blood Types Blood is composed of cells bathed in a fluid matrix called plasma. The cells constitute 45% by volume of the blood while the other 55% is represented by the plasma. The human blood is divided into 4 types A, B, AB and O. Whether a person has A,B,AB or O […]
