Leukocytes (white blood cells)
Involved in cellular and humoral defence of organism
[MECHANISM] Leave circulatory system to enter tissues ...
leukocytes White blood cells; primarily engaged in fighting infection.
Leukocytes (white blood cells) act like independent, single-celled organisms and are the second arm of the innate immune system.
Two kinds of leukocytes without granules in their cytoplasm
lymphocytes
monocytes
If one takes a sample of blood, treats it with an agent to prevent clotting, and spins it in a centrifuge, ...
Table 1: Types of Leukocytes
If invaders have breached the non-specific defenses, the immune system will use a variety of leukocytes to mount directed defenses against specific invaders.
White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, are larger than erythrocytes, have a nucleus, and lack hemoglobin. They function in the cellular immune response. White blood cells (leukocytes) are less than 1% of the blood's volume.
a number of different subtypes exist that are elaborated by leukocytes in response to viral infection or stimulation with double-stranded RNA; ...
neutrophil Most abundant of polymorphonuclear leukocytes; an important phagocyte; so called because it stains with both acidic and basic stains.
Cancer of the developing blood cells in the bone marrow. Leukemia leads to rampant overproduction of white blood cells (leukocytes); symptoms usually include anaemia, fever, enlarged liver, spleen, and/or lymph nodes. [Talking Glossary]
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cancer of the bone marrow resulting in excess production of leukocytes.
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A line of defense triggered by penetration of the skin or mucous membranes, in which small blood vessels in the vicinity of an injury dilate and become leakier, enhancing the infiltration of leukocytes; may also be widespread in the body.
In most multicellular animals, phagocytic cells chiefly function in bodily defense rather than as a means to gain nourishment. For example, leukocytes in the human body often phagocytose protozoa, bacteria, dead cells, ...
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