Blood Cell Terminology

noun a red blood cell that contains hemoglobin and is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body

• The erythrocyte is a type of cell found in the blood that is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues.
• Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, help deliver oxygen throughout the body.
• Erythrocytes are like little oxygen delivery trucks in your blood.
• Just like how erythrocytes transport oxygen, we must also carry positivity and kindness in our interactions with others.

noun A type of white blood cell that helps the body fight infection and disease

• White corpuscles, also known as white blood cells, are a vital part of the immune system.
• Did you know that white corpuscles help fight off infections in our bodies?
• Those white corpuscles are like the superheroes of our blood!
• Think of white corpuscles as the body's defense team, always ready to protect us from harm.