Biology 2e
Biology 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 40, Problem 7RQ

White blood cells:

  1. can be classified as granulocytes or agran ulocytes
  2. defend the body against bacteria and viruses
  3. are also called leucocytes
  4. all of the above

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