PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Question
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What is one of the functions of white blood cells?
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To carry oxygen in the blood stream
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To produce antigens that destroy pathogens
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To ingest and destroy pathogens
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -There are several types of white blood cells and they have different roles in defending the body against bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. When they locate an infection, these cells move to the site under attack to destroy the invading pathogen and prevent illness.
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).
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