Defense Cells in Blood are Called White Blood Cells Or

Question

Defense cells in blood are called white blood cells or
A) leukocytes.
B) lymphocytes.
C) erythrocytes.
D) thrombocytes.
E) immunocytes.

Accepted Answer

Leukocytes are also commonly known as white blood cells and play a vital role in the body's immune system by defending against pathogens and foreign substances. Lymphocytes and immunocytes are types of leukocytes, but erythrocytes and thrombocytes are red blood cells and platelets, respectively, and do not play a major role in the body's defense mechanism.