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WHITE BLOOD CELLS AND PLATELETS. White blood cells, or leukocytes, and platelets, or thrombocytes, are one of several components in blood. Platelets help the blood to clot at the site of an open wound. This functions to help in the body's first line of defense against forgein invaders. Leukocytes, for the most part, fight foreign invaders through phagocytosis - literally, eating cells. This could be bacteria, parasites, viruses, and protozoa. This is part of what's called "non-specific immunity." Secondarily, some of these leukocytes also respond to allergens, cancerous cells, and injured tissues in the body. Lymphocytes, one type of leukocyte, are a part of what's called "specific immunity." These cells respond to specific invaders, or antigens, by either creating antibodies to neutralize them or by initiating a general immune response (fever, inflammation, production of more lymphocytes). B-lymphocytes in particular will "remember" a specific antigen once that antigen is introduced. If the body encounters that antigen again, antibodies againsts that specific antigen will already exist to fight it off. This is the logic behind vaccination.
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How does the circulatory system and respiratory system work?
They both work to provide oxygen to the cells. The respiratory system provides air to the circulatory system. The the blood from the circulatory system delivers oxygen to the cells. For more help search on the internet. :)
How does respiratory and circulatory system work together?
They both work to provide oxygen to the cells. The respiratory system provides air to the circulatory system. The the blood from the circulatory system delivers oxygen to the cells. For more help search on the internet. :)
What are some diseases of the circulatory and immune systems?
Diseases that affect both the immune system and circulatory system include temporal arteritis and other autoimmune vasculitides, immune-modulated hemolytic anemias, and lupus-related heart disease, for a few examples.
How are the circulatory system and the circulatory system related?
They're both the circulatory system.
How are the circulatory system and respiratory system alike?
The respiratory and cirulatory system are alike by they both work together to bring oxygen to the cells of the body.
How are the circulatory system and the respiratory system alike?
The respiratory and cirulatory system are alike by they both work together to bring oxygen to the cells of the body.
What statement accurately compares cells in the human circulatory system to cells in the human nervas system?
Cells in the human circulatory system are responsible for the transportation of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body via blood, while cells in the human nervous system transmit electrical impulses to enable communication between different parts of the body. Both systems play crucial roles in maintaining homeostasis and overall function of the body, but they differ in their primary function and mechanism of communication.
What is the immune system composed of besides organs?
Our immune system is made up of both individual cells and proteins as well as entire organs and organ systems.
What is the similarity between a fish's circulatory system and humans circulatory?
Both are close circulatory system.
Which cell of the immune system is absolutely required for an adaptive immune response in that it helps activate both humoral and cellular immune responses?
Helper T cells
What the same about the dog's and human's circulatory system?
Both dogs and humans have a closed circulatory system, meaning that blood circulates within a network of vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries. They both rely on a heart to pump blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing waste products. Additionally, both systems involve red blood cells that carry oxygen and white blood cells that play a role in the immune response. Overall, the fundamental structure and function of the circulatory systems in dogs and humans are quite similar.
What role in leukocyte in the immune response?
White blood cells, or leukocytes are cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.
