how does the motor neuron compare to that of an erythrocyte?

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There are certain basic differences between the motor neuron and an erythrocyte also called as the red blood corpuscles. The main difference lies in the presence of nucleus. Motor neurons do posses a nucleus containing genetic material whereas on the other hand, the erythrocytes lack a nucleus.
The motor neurons are responsible for eliciting a response in the form of mediating interaction between the brain and an effector organ like muscle or a gland in order to response to a stimuli. The erythrocytes basically helps in transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the different parts of the body and carbon dioxide from the various parts back to the lungs.
The erythrocytes are basically biconcave which is in turn beneficial in order to increase the surface area which is needed for binding of oxygen. As in case of motor neurons, these are elongated and can show extensions in various portions associated with the spinal cords.
The motor neurons carry electrical impulses whereas the erythrocytes carry respiratory gases.
Erythrocytes develop in the bone marrow and motor neurons originate in the cortex of the cerebrum of the brain.

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