White Blood Cells: Functions and Importance
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What is the primary role of white blood cells in the blood?

  • Assisting in blood clotting
  • Carrying oxygen to the body's cells
  • Transporting nutrients to the body's cells
  • Producing antibodies to fight infection (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a function of white blood cells?

  • Phagocytosis
  • Releasing histamine
  • Producing antibodies
  • Carrying carbon dioxide (correct)

What is the process by which white blood cells engulf and digest foreign particles called?

  • Phagocytosis (correct)
  • Erythropoiesis
  • Hematopoiesis
  • Chemotaxis

Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for the production of antibodies?

<p>Lymphocytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process through which white blood cells are produced?

<p>Hematopoiesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of granulocyte white blood cell?

<p>Neutrophils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of eosinophils among white blood cells?

<p>Combatting parasitic infections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which white blood cell type is known for its role in the inflammatory response and allergic reactions?

<p>Basophils (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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White Blood Cells (WBCs)

Cells in blood that fight infections and diseases.

Types of White Blood Cells

There are several types, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes.

Neutrophils

A type of WBC that attacks bacteria and fungi.

Lymphocytes

WBCs that are crucial for the adaptive immune response.

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Monocytes

Large WBCs that become macrophages and clean up dead cells.

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Immune Response

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens.

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Inflammation

A process that occurs when WBCs detect damage or infection.

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Role of B cells

B cells produce antibodies to neutralize pathogens.

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