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What is the term used to describe white blood cell migrating towards bacteria?
Explanation
Chemotaxis describes directed leukocyte migration along chemical gradients, such as bacterial formyl peptides and complement C5a. Neutrophils detect concentration differences, polarize cytoskeleton, and move toward infection sites before phagocytosis occurs.
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