Why Is It Important That White Blood Cells Are Able

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is it important that white blood cells are able to travel outside the human circulatory system?

• A) In order to form a complement, white blood cells must leave the circulatory vessels.
• B) White blood cells are the antibodies that target parasites.
• C) Pathogens may be found in areas of the body other than within circulatory vessels.
• D) White blood cells must leave the circulatory system in order to return red blood cells to the circulatory vessels.

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