Exercise: Blood Cells




BIO372 : Immunology : Defenses : Blood Cells

Exercise: Blood Cells

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The power of the immune system resides in the blood cells.

1. Where do blood cells originate in the body?

2. What are the different kinds of white blood cells in the body and what are their functions in the immune system?

3. There is usually some swelling at the site of infection. How does the complement system of molecules contribute to vasodilation and how does vasodilation facilitate the elimination of foreign invaders?

4. The T cells get their name from the fact that they mature in the thymus gland, one of the lymphoid organs. Where is the thymus gland located in the body?

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