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Which cells in your body can change their shape?
Cells in your body that can change their shape include red blood cells, white blood cells (such as neutrophils and macrophages), and muscle cells (such as muscle fibers). These cells have the ability to alter their shape to carry out their specific functions.
How does the white blood cells ability to change to affect its function?
white blood cells can squeeze themselves in between other cells, to reach other, infected cells
Why do white blood cells need to be able to change shape in order to accomplish their function?
White blood cells need to be able to change shape so that they can move into and out of the blood stream. This process is known as diapedesis.
How do white and red blood cell differ in structure?
white and red blood cells have 2 different shapes because they have 2 different functions in the body.
What originates in bone marrow?
Bone marrow produce red and white blood cells.
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
How quickly can white blood cells red blood cells and platelets change?
White blood cells can change in number rapidly, within hours in response to infection. Red blood cells have a slower turnover rate, typically taking a few weeks to renew. Platelets have the shortest lifespan of the three, living only about 8 to 9 days.
What cells are in the bloodstream?
The cells in the bloodstream include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells carry oxygen to tissues, white blood cells help fight infections, and platelets aid in blood clotting.
What blood cells fight pathogens?
White blood cells fight infection while the red blood cells carry blood to your heart.
What is the difference between red blood cells and white blood cells?
White blood cells have a nucleus and red blood cells don't.
What is the difference between white blood cells and red blood cells?
White blood cells have a nucleus and red blood cells don't.
