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The are called the soldiers of the body because they help in fighting infection or diseases caused by pathogens, by producing immunological resistance against them. White blood cells attack and destroy invading bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. They also produce antibodies that help other components of the immune system to neutralize invading organism. Like soldiers, they move to the target site where they attack via blood.
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What do leukocytes do?
Leukocytes are also called white blood cells. They fight infections, help defend the body from diseases, and protect the body against harmful bacteria.
What are protein substances made by leukocytes called?
Leukocytes make antibodies.
What is a 4 letter word for body of soldiers?
A large body of soldiers could be called an 'army'.
What do you called for the increase leukocytes?
Lymphocytosis
What is it called if you have elevated leukocytes?
Leukemia.
What is the normal level for leukocytes?
Leukocytes also known as the white blood cells are considered to be at normal level when they range between 4,500 to 10,000. Leukocytes fight infections in the body.
What bacteria does the leukocytes eat?
Leukocytes don't eat good bacteria which is helpful and does good things to the body. Leukocytes eat bad bacteria which is harmful and makes people sick.
Where is leukocytes stored?
Leukocytes are white blood cells, so they are found throughout the circulatory system. They protect the body from disease.
Does leukocytes carry oxygen?
No, erythrocytes (red blood cells) transport oxygen throughout the body, not leukocytes (white blood cells)
Which part of the blood will surround an infected part of the body?
leukocytes
What system helps the leukocytes by transporting them throughout the body and cleaning the body of pathogens?
circulatory system
Who is the soldier of your body It helps your body to fight infections?
The immune ssystem could be called the soldiers of the body.
