OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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Question
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White blood cells are an important part of the human immune response. Two types of white blood cells, neutrophils and macrophages, act as phagocytes. Phagocytes perform which of the following functions in the human body?
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They produce antibodies.
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They bind to antigens and develop into plasma cells
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They form a barrier against pathogens.
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They engulf and destroy bacteria
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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: -Neutrophils. They kill and digest bacteria and fungi. They are the most numerous type of white blood cell and your first line of defense when infection strikes.
Detailed explanation-3: -White blood cells (WBCs) are a part of the immune system. They help fight infection and defend the body against other foreign materials.
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