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Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous and acts as the first line of defense when infection occurs?
Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous and acts as the first line of defense when infection occurs?
- Neutrophils (correct)
- Lymphocytes
- Monocytes
- Basophils
What is the main function of lymphocytes among the white blood cell types mentioned?
What is the main function of lymphocytes among the white blood cell types mentioned?
- Sound an alarm when infectious agents invade
- Regenerate damaged tissues
- Kill parasites
- Produce antibodies to fight infection (correct)
Which white blood cell type is responsible for attacking and killing parasites and cancer cells?
Which white blood cell type is responsible for attacking and killing parasites and cancer cells?
- Lymphocytes
- Eosinophils (correct)
- Monocytes
- Basophils
What is the main role of basophils in the immune system?
What is the main role of basophils in the immune system?
Which type of white blood cell has a longer lifespan than many others and helps break down bacteria and clean up damaged cells?
Which type of white blood cell has a longer lifespan than many others and helps break down bacteria and clean up damaged cells?
Which white blood cell type is involved in producing proteins to help fight infections such as antibodies?
Which white blood cell type is involved in producing proteins to help fight infections such as antibodies?
Which type of white blood cells are primarily responsible for eating foreign bacteria in the inflammation process?
Which type of white blood cells are primarily responsible for eating foreign bacteria in the inflammation process?
Which type of white blood cells are involved in the clotting process at the site of injury during inflammation?
Which type of white blood cells are involved in the clotting process at the site of injury during inflammation?
Which type of white blood cells release prostaglandins that may cause irritation of nerves and lead to pain in the inflamed area?
Which type of white blood cells release prostaglandins that may cause irritation of nerves and lead to pain in the inflamed area?
Which type of white blood cells are involved in allergic reactions and defense against parasites, but are not typically the main players in acute inflammation?
Which type of white blood cells are involved in allergic reactions and defense against parasites, but are not typically the main players in acute inflammation?
Which type of white blood cells release histamine and heparin to promote inflammation and initiate the body's immune response?
Which type of white blood cells release histamine and heparin to promote inflammation and initiate the body's immune response?
Which type of white blood cells are the first responders to sites of infection or injury, releasing enzymes to destroy pathogens?
Which type of white blood cells are the first responders to sites of infection or injury, releasing enzymes to destroy pathogens?
Which type of white blood cells is primarily responsible for surrounding and protecting the area of injury?
Which type of white blood cells is primarily responsible for surrounding and protecting the area of injury?
What are the white blood cells that the immune system keeps pumping out in chronic inflammation, leading to prolonged inflammation?
What are the white blood cells that the immune system keeps pumping out in chronic inflammation, leading to prolonged inflammation?
In chronic inflammation, what type of white blood cells may end up attacking nearby healthy tissues and organs?
In chronic inflammation, what type of white blood cells may end up attacking nearby healthy tissues and organs?
Which white blood cells are primarily responsible for releasing histamine and other chemicals in response to allergens?
Which white blood cells are primarily responsible for releasing histamine and other chemicals in response to allergens?
Which type of white blood cells may be seen as a threat by the immune system when individuals are overweight and have more visceral fat cells?
Which type of white blood cells may be seen as a threat by the immune system when individuals are overweight and have more visceral fat cells?
Chronic inflammation is associated with various diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer due to the prolonged activity of which type of white blood cells?
Chronic inflammation is associated with various diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer due to the prolonged activity of which type of white blood cells?
