White Blood Cells Overview

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What is the half-life of neutrophils?

7 hours

What stimulates the release of neutrophils from the bone marrow?

G-CSF

What is the major function of neutrophils?

Phagocytosis and destruction of foreign material and microorganisms

What is diapedesis?

<p>Movement of WBCs from the blood to the tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mediates the rolling of neutrophils along endothelial cells of blood vessels?

<p>$Neutrophil$ selectins and adhesive molecules on the surface of endothelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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