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What are white blood cells?
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Fight infections: White blood cells are the cells in our body that fight infections. There are five types of white blood cells: lymphocytes, neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. Each plays a specific role in the defense mechanisms of the human body.
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Infection fighting: The white blood cells (leukocytes) are infection fighting cells.
Answered 11/12/2018
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See below: Fight infections. Prevent tumors. Remove dead and degenerating cells as normal part of growth and tissue turnover.
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