Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Leukocytes

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the leukocytes in the blood?

• A) Leukocytes invade HIV and kill all strains of retroviruses.
• B) Leukocytes impair the body's ability to ward off infections and other harmful conditions.
• C) Leukocytes play major roles in defending the body against invading organisms and mutant cells.
• D) Platelets are sometimes called leukocytes.

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