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The blood cells which fight pathogens are called _________


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Blood corpuscles or cell

Blood corpuscles or cells are three types-

Red blood corpuscles

  1. Red blood corpuscles are disc-shaped, anucleate cells that contain haemoglobin pigment.
  2. Haemoglobin is an iron-containing pigment that binds to oxygen and help in its transport.

White blood corpuscles

  1. White blood corpuscles are devoid of any pigment. These are of various types.
  2. The main function of white blood corpuscles is to destroy pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and other pathogens and provide protection to the body.

Platelets

  1. Platelets are spherical and do not have nuclei.
  2. Platelets help in the coagulation of blood (or clotting of blood) at a cut or wound.

Final answer:
The blood cells which fight pathogens are called white blood cells.


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