EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -There are five types of white blood cells: Neutrophils: Help protect your body from infections by killing bacteria, fungi and foreign debris.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are several types of white blood cells and they have different roles in defending the body against bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. When they locate an infection, these cells move to the site under attack to destroy the invading pathogen and prevent illness.

Detailed explanation-3: -White blood cells move through blood and tissue throughout your body, looking for foreign invaders (microbes) such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. When they find them, they launch an immune attack.

Detailed explanation-4: -White blood cells are part of the body’s immune system. They help the body fight infection and other diseases. Types of white blood cells are granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes, and lymphocytes (T cells and B cells).

Detailed explanation-5: -Lymphocytes mostly target viral infections.