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The phagocytes, which are a type of white blood cells.
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What process replaces dead and damaged cells?
Meiosis
What does white blood cells do to dead cells?
White blood cells engulf (eat) dead cells. They are like vacuum cleaners. :)
What are the main jobs for the spleen?
The spleen destroys worn out red blood cells, filters the blood and produces some white blood cells.
Which kind of white blood cell is found in pus?
Pus is an exudate which contains dead and dying neutrophils (a type of white blood cells).
Where do the dead red blood cells go for we know that it has only 3 months duration so what part of the body did it go?
They die in the vessels, but the spleen has special cells that go to dissolve the dead red blood cells. We actually excrete them when we go to the toilet its the dead blood and bile juices that give the excrement the dark brown look.
These patrol tissues where they get rid of damaged or dead cells and anything recognized as foregin to the body?
red blood cells
What structure is involved in the breakdown of red blood cells?
The structure involved in the breakdown of red blood cells are called macrophages. Macrophages are white blood cells that are in connective tissues. They are formed to accumulate damaged or dead cells.
What destroys dead or damage body cells?
spleen
What organ removes damaged or old blood cells?
The spleen functions to filter out dead or damaged cells from the bloodstream. It also is a part of the immune system, as it stores white blood cells and is the primary site of antibody formation.
Where do nutrients go after they have passed through the intestine wall?
Blood stream and then used 2 repair damaged or to replace dead cells.
What replaces dead or damaged cells?
stem cells
What process replaces dead and damaged cells?
Meiosis
What does white blood cells do to dead cells?
White blood cells engulf (eat) dead cells. They are like vacuum cleaners. :)
What are the main jobs for the spleen?
The spleen destroys worn out red blood cells, filters the blood and produces some white blood cells.
What blood cells fight germs and break down dead cells?
white blood cells
Why is important to have white blood cells?
White blood cells in the human body fight disease(s) by killing bacteria. They also rid the body of dead or damaged cells. They keep your immune system in check.
Why is it good to have dead cells on the surface of the body?
If only the first layer of cells is damaged, then only the dead cells will be affected (and fall off). This acts as protection for the newer cells underneath.
