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What is the main function of natural killer cells (NK cells) among the different types of white blood cells mentioned?
What is the main function of natural killer cells (NK cells) among the different types of white blood cells mentioned?
- Producing digestive enzymes
- Phagocytosis
- Killing infected body cells (correct)
- Secreting histamine
Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for phagocytosis and can leave the blood to enter infected tissue?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for phagocytosis and can leave the blood to enter infected tissue?
- Neutrophils (correct)
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
- Monocytes
Which type of white blood cell is initially not phagocytic but can transform into macrophages that are strong phagocytes?
Which type of white blood cell is initially not phagocytic but can transform into macrophages that are strong phagocytes?
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
- Monocytes (correct)
- Lymphocytes
During infection, which phase involves phagocytes extending pseudopods to engulf foreign particles?
During infection, which phase involves phagocytes extending pseudopods to engulf foreign particles?
Which type of white blood cell secretes histamine causing allergies and inflammation?
Which type of white blood cell secretes histamine causing allergies and inflammation?
What is the primary role of T and B lymphocytes in the immune system?
What is the primary role of T and B lymphocytes in the immune system?
Which white blood cell type is responsible for attacking any body cell displaying unusual proteins in the plasma membrane?
Which white blood cell type is responsible for attacking any body cell displaying unusual proteins in the plasma membrane?
In the context of white blood cells, which one plays a critical role in chemotaxis during infection?
In the context of white blood cells, which one plays a critical role in chemotaxis during infection?
'Pseudopods' are cellular extensions used by white blood cells for what purpose?
'Pseudopods' are cellular extensions used by white blood cells for what purpose?
What is the main function of macrophages, which are mature monocytes?
What is the main function of macrophages, which are mature monocytes?
