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There are several different types of white blood cells, each with different functions, but they can be put into two main groups:
- phagocytes or macrophages
- lymphocytes
- ingest and absorb the pathogens or toxins
- release an enzyme to destroy them
Having absorbed a pathogen, the phagocytes may also send out chemical messages that help nearby lymphocytes to identify the type of antibody needed to neutralise them.
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What is that yellow liquid that oozes out of a poison ivy rash?
Dead white blood cells...infection.
Are leukocytes red blood cells?
Leukocytes are among the formed elements of blood. They fight infection and identify and neutralize other "foreign" invaders. The formed elements of blood are red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).
What cells are in the bloodstream?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and liquid plasma.Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and liquid plasma.
What part of the blood fight germs?
The white blood cells
What is a major difference between white blood cells and white blood cells?
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, but white blood cells do not
The type of white blood cell that produces antibodies?
A type of white blood cell called a lymphocyte, or more specifically a B lymphocyte produces antibodies.
What blood cells fight pathogens?
White blood cells fight infection while the red blood cells carry blood to your heart.
What is the major difference between red blood cells and white blood cells?
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, but white blood cells do not
What types of blood cells are lymphocytes and monocytes?
White Blood Cells.
Which blood cells fight bacteria and viruses?
The white blood cells (also called leukocytes).
What is the difference between white blood cells and red blood cells?
White blood cells have a nucleus and red blood cells don't.
What is the type of marrow that are the most blood cells produced?
Red and white blood cells.
