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Which type of blood cell has a major role in immunity to infectious disease?
White blood cell (WBC) has a major role. It fights with the germs of infections in the body.
What infectious disease attacks the body's white blood cells?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks and impairs the function of white blood cells, specifically CD4 T lymphocytes, weakening the immune system and making the body more susceptible to infections.
Is a skunk black with a white stripe or white with a black stripe?
A skunk is black with a white stripe. The white stripe typically runs from the head to the tail, and skunks use their distinctive coloring to warn predators of their ability to release a foul-smelling spray as a defense mechanism.
Why is the hottest part of the chili the white membrane?
The white membrane, called the pith or placenta, contains a high concentration of capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers. It acts as a defense mechanism to deter animals from eating the seeds. Removing the membrane can reduce the overall spiciness of the chili.
What is white blood disease called today?
White blood disease is an old name for leukemia. There are many more white blood cells than there should be.
What blood cells engulfing eating disease causing bacteria is an example of what?
Phagocytosis by white blood cells, such as macrophages and neutrophils, is an example of the immune system's innate defense mechanism against disease-causing bacteria. These cells recognize and engulf the bacteria to prevent infection and promote immunity.
Why are vaccination a particularly effective method for controlling infectious disease?
Because vaccines are the disease ,but dead so your white blood cells get ready when the actual disease comes. It is NOT a treatment. It is NOT a prevention.
What are the jobs of the white blood cells to the immune system?
They defend the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.
The body's primary defense against infections and disease is provided by?
White blood cells
Which type of blood cell has a major role in immunity to infectious disease?
White blood cell (WBC) has a major role. It fights with the germs of infections in the body.
Why do rich Tudor woman want white skin?
In Tudor times woman wanted white skin to cover up the infectious disease known as small pox
What is the difference between white blood cell and other cells?
White blood cells, are cells of the immune system defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.
Explain how immunization aids in the defense against disease?
Immunization aids in the defense against disease by this theory: "Fighting fire with fire": By giving you the bacteria of the specific disease, that which causes it, how can you then contract it?
What human cell uses phagocytosis as a mechanism of defense?
White blood cells, particularly macrophages and neutrophils, use phagocytosis as a mechanism of defense against invading pathogens. These cells engulf and digest foreign particles such as bacteria, viruses, and cellular debris to protect the body from infections.
What infectious disease attacks the body's white blood cells?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks and impairs the function of white blood cells, specifically CD4 T lymphocytes, weakening the immune system and making the body more susceptible to infections.
Is measles infectious or non infectious?
Measles are infact pathogenic. As it is an infectious disease and the pathogens are infectious viruses and the leucocytes/leukocytes and phagocytes (white blood cells) can't cope with them.
How is the wbcs called?
White blood cells WBCS or leukocytes are cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.
