Principles of Human Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (6th Edition)
Principles of Human Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (6th Edition)
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Chapter 23.1, Problem 23.1.1QC
Summary Introduction

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The types of leukocytes, which are phagocytic and the kinds of tissue cells of hematopoietic origin that are phagocytic.

Introduction:

Leukocyte refers to a colorless cell that circulates in the body fluids and blood and takes part in fighting against the disease and foreign substances, it is also known as a white blood cell. There are many kinds of leukocytes known, like all the amoeboid cells with a nucleus, comprising granulocytes, lymphocytes, and monocytes.

The HSCs or the hematopoietic stem cells refers to the stem cells, which generate another kind of blood cells. This procedure is known as hematopoiesis, and it takes place in the red bone marrow, in the core of the majority of the bones.

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Principles of Human Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (6th Edition)

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