IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As part of the immune system, white blood cells fight germs. Another name for white blood cells is ____
A
Rhinovirus
B
Glands
C
Leukocytes
D
Nodes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -White blood cells are also called leukocytes. They protect you against illness and disease. Think of white blood cells as your immunity cells. In a sense, they are always at war.

Detailed explanation-2: -Leukocytes are part of the body’s immune system. They help the body fight infection and other diseases. Types of leukocytes are granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes, and lymphocytes (T cells and B cells).

Detailed explanation-3: -The name “white blood cell” derives from the physical appearance of a blood sample after centrifugation. White cells are found in the buffy coat, a thin, typically white layer of nucleated cells between the sedimented red blood cells and the blood plasma. The scientific term leukocyte directly reflects its description.

Detailed explanation-4: -Neutrophils: Help protect your body from infections by killing bacteria, fungi and foreign debris.

Detailed explanation-5: -White blood cells are are also known as leukocytes . They are the body’s defense against infections. There are several different types with different purposes. Some of the cells are part of our innate immune system, meaning they know from birth to attack foreigners.

Detailed explanation-6: -White blood cells They are made in your bone marrow and are part of the lymphatic system.

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