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If infectious bacteria overpowers the immune system, how does all bacteria that is killed or die still get cleared by white blood cell and the body?
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Clear dead bacteria: 22 M asks: If infectious bacteria overpowers the immune system, how does All bacteria that is killed or die still get cleared by white blood cell and the body? ANS: The WBCS engulf them and bacteria die. They spit the digested parts/chemicals back into the blood. And they are cleared or reused by liver and kidneys.
Answered 2/16/2017
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