What is the function of white blood cells?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. To destroy pathogens
- Step 1: White blood cells engulf pathogens or make antibodies.
- Step 2: They defend the body against infection.
Answer
To destroy pathogens.
Why not the others: To carry oxygen: this is red blood cells. To clot blood: this is platelets. To carry glucose: plasma does this.
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