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Leukocytes do not transport oxygen; that function is performed by red blood cells (erythrocytes).
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Thymosin, secreted by the thymus, promotes the development and differentiation of T-lymphocytes.
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Phagocytes, such as macrophages and neutrophils, play a key role in engulfing and digesting pathogens.
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Neutrophils are the primary phagocytic cells that engulf pathogens as part of the immune response.
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Neutrophils are the most abundant WBCs, constituting about 60-65% of total WBC count.
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Most WBCs have a shorter lifespan than RBCs, except for some memory lymphocytes that persist for years.
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Basophils are granulocytes, along with neutrophils and eosinophils, and play a role in inflammatory responses.
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Basophils release histamine, which plays a role in allergic responses and inflammation.
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Basophils release histamine and other chemicals that cause allergic reactions.
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WBCs are involved in immune response, while platelets are responsible for blood clotting.
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Neutrophils and monocytes are phagocytic WBCs that engulf and digest foreign particles and pathogens.
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Leukocytes (WBCs) are responsible for immune responses and fighting infections.
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