WBC or RBC?
...Carry oxygen throughout the body
Red Blood Cells
What is the primary purpose of white blood cells?
White blood cells protect against infection, diseases, viruses, and help to circulate your blood.
There are different types of White blood cells.
True
... are part of the immune system and help the body fight infections and diseases.
White Blood Cells
Where are WBC's produced from?
WBC's are produced in the bone marrow and can also be found in the lymphatic system and spleen.
There are normally more red blood cells than white blood cells.
True
... Can move out of the blood stream and into tissues
White Blood Cells
What is the average lifespan for a White Blood Cell?
1-3 Days
irregularities in the number of WBC's indicate good health.
False
What Blood cells are shaped like discs without a nucleus?
Red Blood Cells
Name the 5 types of White Blood Cells.
Lymphocytes, neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
White blood cell production is not influenced by the immune response to infections.
False