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Why are white blood cells called soldiers of the body?


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White blood cells:

  1. Blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
  2. White blood cells account for only about 1% of our blood, but their impact is big.
  3. White blood cells are also called leukocytes.
  4. They protect us against illness and disease.
  5. The white blood cells are called the soldiers of the body because they are responsible for protecting our bodies from infective pathogens and parasites.

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