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Leukocytes are also called white blood cells. They fight infections, help defend the body from diseases, and protect the body against harmful bacteria.
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∙ 15y agoLeukocytes are the scientific name of white blood cells.
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∙ 9y agoLeukocytes are also known as white blood cells. The main function of leukocytes is to fight off infections that are present in the body so as to keep the immune system healthy.
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∙ 14y agoLeucocytes are blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; and is an important part of the body's defence system.
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What is the normal level for leukocytes?
Leukocytes also known as the white blood cells are considered to be at normal level when they range between 4,500 to 10,000. Leukocytes fight infections in the body.
Formation of leukocytes is known as?
leucopoiesis
What is the most common of the leukocytes?
Neutrophils
What is meant by leucostain?
Leucostain is a brand of peroxidase stain that is used to pinpoint peroxidase-positive leukocytes. These leukocytes refer to neutrophils and macrophages.
What special organs store leukocytes?
they are - thymus and spleen
Are leukocytes nucleated?
Yes Leukocytes are nucleated.
What the chief leukocytes?
What is the chief function of leukocytes?
What are protein substances made by leukocytes called?
Leukocytes make antibodies.
What is the name for leukocytes?
The common name for leukocytes is white blood cells.
Are all lymphocytes leukocytes but not all leukocytes are lymphocytes?
That's true. A lymphocyte is one particular type of leukocyte. There are quite a few different types of leukocytes.
What is the normal level for leukocytes?
Leukocytes also known as the white blood cells are considered to be at normal level when they range between 4,500 to 10,000. Leukocytes fight infections in the body.
What bacteria does the leukocytes eat?
Leukocytes don't eat good bacteria which is helpful and does good things to the body. Leukocytes eat bad bacteria which is harmful and makes people sick.
Does lymphoma involve abnormally high number of immature leukocytes?
abnormally high number of immature leukocytes
What is the attraction of leukocytes?
Chemotaxis
Can leukocytes be used to diagnose disease?
Leukocytes along aren't diagnostic, but they can help guide a diagnosis along with history and physical.
Where is leukocytes stored?
Leukocytes are white blood cells, so they are found throughout the circulatory system. They protect the body from disease.
Formation of leukocytes is known as?
leucopoiesis
