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How does the infection fighting cells manage to move around the body?
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They are carried around the body in the circulatory system
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The cells capable of fighting bacterial infection in the body are?
it is white blood cells
Is 'phagocytosis' the name for the process used by white blood cells to fight infection?
Yes. The primary function of white blood cells in fighting infection is phagocytosis, or the engulfment, (eating) of cells, cell fragments, and pathogens (bacteria, viruses, etc.).
What might be indicated by an excess of white blood cells in the blood?
An infection could cause your body to produce more bacteria fighting white cells.
Why are white blood cells used in blood transfusions?
White blood cells (WBCs) are another infection-fighting component of the blood. White blood cells are given by transfusion only rarely.
Why older cells are easier to destroy than younger cells?
Mostly because they are weaker, if white blood cells its because they have probably been fighting off infection, but if red blood cells it is because they have been worn out from caring nutrition.
How do infection fighting cells manage to move around the body and get to the sites of infection?
they are carried around the body in the circulatory system
How do infection-fighting cells manage to move around the body and get to the sites of infection?
they are carried around the body in the circulatory system
What is an infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks disease fighting cells in the blood?
HIV infection or AIDS is the disease, which you have infection by HIV virus, that attacks disease fighting cells in the blood.
The cells capable of fighting bacterial infection in the body are?
it is white blood cells
What is pusses?
pus is a collection of living, dead and dying cells as a result of the body fighting a contained infection.
Process of fighting infection through the production of immune system cells?
Immunity.
What will make the body make in greater numbers in response to an infection?
The body will make White Blood Cells in greater number in response to an infection thereby fighting the infection.
Is a low WBC dangerous?
It depends on how low. The white blood cells are the infection fighting cells. An individual with a wbc below 1000 would be at risk of catching an infection ,and not have the ability to fight it off.
How may rifampin act?
Rifampin may temporarily lower the number of white blood cells. Because the white blood cells are important in fighting infection, this effect increases the chance of getting an infection.
Is 'phagocytosis' the name for the process used by white blood cells to fight infection?
Yes. The primary function of white blood cells in fighting infection is phagocytosis, or the engulfment, (eating) of cells, cell fragments, and pathogens (bacteria, viruses, etc.).
What is the relationship between a spleen and an infection?
The spleen is responsible for producing white blood cells. These cells are extremely important in their role fighting infections in the body.
What might be indicated by an excess of white blood cells in the blood?
An infection could cause your body to produce more bacteria fighting white cells.
