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What are white blood cells for?
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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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