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Yes. There are 4 different types of white blood cells that fight infection. T-Lymphocytes: recognise foreign antigens and aid in destroying them granulocytes: white blood cells that contain granules of chemicals that aid in fighting infection monocytes: large white blood cells that become macrophages B-Lymphocytes: produce antibodies and remember antigens that casued infections in the past, or where artificaially acquired with memory, such as in vaccinations. Yes. That is one of their main jobs.

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