White Blood Cells and Their Role in Immunity
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Where are white blood cells produced and derived from?

  • Kidneys
  • Liver
  • Bone marrow (correct)
  • Spleen

    • Which cells are part of the immune system and protect the body against infectious disease and foreign invaders?

  • Red blood cells
  • Platelets
  • Hematopoietic stem cells
  • White blood cells (correct)

    • Which subtypes are included in white blood cells?

  • Red blood cells, platelets, and monocytes
  • Granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes (correct)
  • Granulocytes, lymphocytes, and eosinophils
  • T cells, B cells, and monocytes

    • What distinguishes white blood cells from red blood cells and platelets?

    <p>Presence of nuclei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are white blood cells usually classified?

    <p>By cell lineage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: White blood cells are involved in protecting the body against infectious disease and foreign invaders?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: All white blood cells have nuclei?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Granulocytes and agranulocytes are types of white blood cells?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: White blood cells are only found in the blood?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Lymphocytes are a subtype of white blood cells?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are white blood cells?

    <p>White blood cells are cells of the immune system that protect the body against infectious disease and foreign invaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main subtypes of white blood cells?

    <p>The three main subtypes of white blood cells are granulocytes, lymphocytes, and monocytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are white blood cells produced and derived from?

    <p>White blood cells are produced and derived from hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes white blood cells from red blood cells and platelets?

    <p>White blood cells have nuclei, while red blood cells and platelets are anucleated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of agranulocytes?

    <p>The two types of agranulocytes are monocytes and lymphocytes (T cells and B cells).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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