Leukocytes: The White Blood Cells
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What percentage of total blood volume do leukocytes account for?

  • Around 25%
  • Less than 1% (correct)
  • Around 10%
  • More than 50%

    • Which blood cells are able to slip out of capillary blood vessels to mount inflammatory or immune responses?

  • Red blood cells
  • Platelets
  • Leukocytes (white blood cells) (correct)
  • Erythrocytes (red blood cells)

    • What is the process called when white blood cells slip out of capillary blood vessels?

  • Hemostasis
  • Osmosis
  • Coagulation
  • Diapedesis (correct)

    • Which blood cells carry out their functions primarily in the bloodstream?

    <p>Red blood cells (erythrocytes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of leukocytes in the human body?

    <p>Protecting the body from damage caused by pathogens and toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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