IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The immune system is made up of various types of leukocytes. Leukocytes are commonly called ____
A
white blood cells
B
red blood cells
C
glial cells
D
platelets
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, are responsible for protecting your body from infection. As part of your immune system, white blood cells circulate in your blood and respond to injury or illness.

Detailed explanation-3: -Also called WBC and white blood cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -Health professionals have identified three main categories of white blood cell: granulocytes, lymphocytes, and monocytes.

Detailed explanation-5: -The white blood cells are called leukocytes (from the Greek “leukos” meaning “white” and “kytos, ‘’ meaning “cell”). The granular leukocytes (eosinophils, neutrophils, and basophils) are named for the granules in their cytoplasm; the agranular leukocytes (monocytes and lymphocytes) lack cytoplasmic granules.

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