Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134093413
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 42, Problem 42.4CR
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To explain: The normal white blood cells in body in the absence of infection.
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White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are an important part of the immune system. These cells fight against the pathogens that invade the body.
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In the absence of infection, what percentage of cells in human blood are leukocytes?
hematopoietic tissues the cells that undergo mitosis to produce all type of blood cells are known as a) lymphocytes
b) hemocytoblasts
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d) megakaryocytes
Which of the following statements about white blood cells is TRUE?
A) Lymphocytes are agranular white blood cells whose primary function is phagocytosis
B) Neutrophils are granular white blood cells whose primary function is phagocytic
C) Monocytes are divided into B-monocytes & T-monocytes
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Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
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