Leukocytes (White Blood Cells) #2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are white blood cells part of?
A
The body’s immune response system
2
Q
What do white blood cells do?
A
Detects and defends the body from infection and diseases
3
Q
What do lysosomes digest?
A
Foreign bacteria
4
Q
What is pus?
A
-Forms at the site of infection
-White blood cells (living and dead) and bacteria
-Body’s natural soap
5
Q
What does an increase in white blood cells indicate?
A
That the body is fighting an infection
