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Differentiate between members of each of the following pairs with reference to the aspect asked within brackets:(a) Erythrocytes and leucocytes (function)(b) Artery and vein (direction of blood flow)(c) artery and vein (type of blood primarily flowing through)(d) Tricuspid and bicuspid values (location)

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(a) 

ErythrocytesLeucocytes
They function in the transport of oxygen throughout the body and in the removal of carbon dioxide from the body.They help in the defense of the body against disease-causing pathogens.

(b) An artery carries blood away from the heart whereas a vein brings blood towards the heart.

(c) An artery generally contains oxygenated blood whereas a vein generally carries deoxygenated blood.

(d) Tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart whereas a bicuspid valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart.



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