MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

RESPIRATORY STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
which colorless part of your blood fights off germs to keep you from getting sick?
A
red blood cells
B
plasma
C
white blood cells
D
platelets
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -White blood cells are the key players in your immune system. They are made in your bone marrow and are part of the lymphatic system. White blood cells move through blood and tissue throughout your body, looking for foreign invaders (microbes) such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.

Detailed explanation-2: -White blood cells are immune system cells. They are like warriors waiting in your blood stream to attack invaders such as bacteria and viruses. When fighting an infection, your body produces more white blood cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. Basophils.

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