white blood cells

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

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell and an important part of the body’s innate immune system, which is the body’s first line of defense against infection and injury. They are the most common type of white blood cell, making up between 50% and 80% of all white blood cells in the bloodstream. Neutrophils …
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