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What is the role of white blood cells in the body?
What is the role of white blood cells in the body?
- Fight infections (correct)
- Clot blood to prevent excessive bleeding
- Store excess nutrients
- Transport oxygen throughout the body
Which cell type makes up 1% of the total blood volume?
Which cell type makes up 1% of the total blood volume?
- Red blood cells
- Basophils
- White blood cells (correct)
- Platelets
What is the normal range for white blood cell count in the body?
What is the normal range for white blood cell count in the body?
- 500-1000 cells/mm3
- 12,000-15,000 cells/mm3
- 4000-11,000 cells/mm3 (correct)
- 2000-4000 cells/mm3
Which type of leukocytes perform phagocytosis as part of the immune response?
Which type of leukocytes perform phagocytosis as part of the immune response?
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What is the name for a WBC count over 11,000 per cubic millimeter, which is a normal response to bacterial or viral invasion?
What is the name for a WBC count over 11,000 per cubic millimeter, which is a normal response to bacterial or viral invasion?
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Which type of leukocytes are capable of diapedesis and move through tissue spaces in an ameboid motion?
Which type of leukocytes are capable of diapedesis and move through tissue spaces in an ameboid motion?
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