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White blood cells eat bacteria because without white blood cells bacteria would be in our body all the time and we would always be poorly. Also the scientific term for eating when on the subject of white blood cells is engulf, therefore when you mention this word in your work or in a assessment you may get extra marks.
Back to the origional question why do white blood cells eat bacteria, i believe that i was god who made us an programmed our boy to do intresting functions to prevent us from becomiong ill.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey are the "soldiers" that fight the bacterial infection. Soldiers will die in battle.
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∙ 13y agothe white blood cell fight bacteria
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∙ 11y agothey don't
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How do white blood cells fight bacteria?
they eat them
How do your white blood cells disarm foreign bacteria?
The WBC's (White Blood Cells) enter the area with the bacteria. When the reach, they give off antibodies, which then go and attach to the bacteria. This stops the bacteria. Then the macrophages, or the largest WBC's devour the bacteria along with the antibodies. A chemical in the macrophage causes the bacteria to dissolve.
What is it called when white blood cells eat bacteria?
they "engulf" the bacteria
White blood cell how do they fight off infections?
If an infection occurs and bacteria enters your body the white blood cells will produce antibodies to cover them and clump them together, then more white blood cells will engulf them and digest them. A lot of the white blood cells will then die but a few will stay alive as memory cells and if that bacteria enters again they will multipy and fight it before any harm id done. Platelets in the blood will also seal the wound that has been made to prevent any further dirt and bacteria from entering the body.Once you have had a disease the antibodies are produced much quicker the next time you catch the same infection and your body also has some immunity to it.hello people of earth
Which tissue in a bone produces white blood cells?
White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow
What blood cells kills bacteria?
You Must mean White blood cells. White blood cells kill bacteria by first engulfing them, this process i believe is called phagocytocis. They literally eat the bacteria and digest it.
What blood cells fight pathogens?
White blood cells fight infection while the red blood cells carry blood to your heart.
Which blood cells fight bacteria and viruses?
The white blood cells (also called leukocytes).
Is white blood cells a virus or bacteria?
White blood cells are normal parts of the human body. They are neither viruses nor bacteria.
What kind of white blood cells is made of dead bacteria and white blood cells?
the neutrophis they are known as pus cells
Which part of blood is responsible for fighting infections?
White blood cells (WBC) of a type called macrophages are attracted to the site of infection and surround the bacteria, digesting and killing them by using hydrogen peroxide created within the WBC.
What do white blood cells make?
White Blood Cells make a chemical called Interferon, which white blood cells use to kill bacteria and germs.
What can bacteria do that viruses cannot?
Bacteria can attack and kill cells. White blood cells can kill bacteria.
Wraps around harmful bacteria and produce antibodies to combat diseases?
White blood cells are the backbone of the bodies immunity. White blood cells attach to bad cells or bacteria to help fight of disease.
What component of blood engulfs and destroys bacteria?
White Blood Cells
What fights bacteria that enters the body?
White Blood Cells (WBC) ;D
How do white blood cell kill bacteria?
White blood cells kill bacteria by absorbing and killing the bacteria by digesting it with digesting enzymes.
