WBCs

White blood cells (WBCs)

White blood cells (WBCs), also known as leukocytes, are a part of the body’s immune system. They help protect the body against infections, fight off pathogens like bacteria and viruses, and play a role in inflammation and allergic reactions. Unlike red blood cells (RBCs), which carry oxygen, white blood cells primarily defend the body against …
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Neutrophils

What are neutrophils? Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell (WBC) and a part of the body’s innate immune system. They protect the body from infection and injury. Neutrophils are the most common type of WBC accounting for between 50% and 80% of all the WBCs in the body. What do neutrophils do? Neutrophils …
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