Blood cells

There are three kinds of cells in the blood.

1. White Blood Cells (WBC)

2. Red Blood Cells (RBC)

3. Platelets (PLT)

All of these cells are produced in the bone marrow, the space in side the bones.

White Blood Cells fight infections and their existence and health is extremely important. Low white blood count may cause serious infections. Leukemias are cancers of these cells. There are different while blood cells and each have a special function:

Lymphocytes are the cells of immune system. These cells are in charge of recognizing bacteria and other infectious processes and trigger the immune response. They also play a major role in production of antibodies, the proteins that are important to fight infections. Lymphomas are cancers of these cells.

Plasma cells are the cells that actually produce and secret the antibodies. Multiple Myeloma is a cancers that arises from these cells.

Red Blood Cells carry oxygen in the blood. Low levels of red cells can cause fatigue, weakness, paleness and dizziness. Low red blood count causes Anemia.

Platelets help us to stop bleeding. When we cut our hands, the platelets are the cells that stop the bleeding. Low levels of platelets can cause bleeding, degree of which depends on the severity of low platelets.