MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

BLOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of a white blood cell?
A
find and destroy disease-causing organisms
B
deliver oxygen to body cells
C
helps clot blood (stops bleeding)
D
helps the blood components flow throughout the body
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -White blood cells are a part of your immune system that protects your body from infection. These cells circulate through your bloodstream and tissues to respond to injury or illness by attacking any unknown organisms that enter your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -They are attracted towards the infective agents, then surround and engulf them. Once inside the cell, these white cells then release chemicals that break the organism down and destroy it. Other white cells, called lymphocytes, target attacks in another way, by making antibodies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Leukocytes are white blood cells that seek out and destroy organisms or substances that can cause disease. 3. Lymph nodes are glands that work like filters to remove germs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Other types of white blood cells are engulfing cells (phagocytes) and natural killer cells (cytotoxic cells). These cells actually destroy the germs.

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