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What is the primary function of white blood cells?
What is the primary function of white blood cells?
- To defend the body against pathogens (correct)
- To reside in lymph nodes, spleen, liver, kidneys, etc.
- To produce stem cells in bone marrow
- To circulate in blood and plasma
What are cytokines?
What are cytokines?
- White blood cells that reside in lymph nodes
- Toxins secreted by white blood cells
- Enzymes that kill microbes
- Molecules secreted by white blood cells that control every aspect of immunity (correct)
What is the role of phagocytic white blood cells?
What is the role of phagocytic white blood cells?
- To produce stem cells in bone marrow
- To secrete cytokines
- To kill microbes with enzymes and toxins
- To engulf and digest pathogens (correct)
