4 results for “white blood cell”
The Human Body
The Immune System
cells release chemicals that make nearby blood vessels leak, flooding the area with fluid and white
Article · 4 min read
The Human Body
The Skeleton and Bones
blood cells to carry oxygen, white blood cells to fight infection, platelets to clot wounds. Bone
Article · 5 min read
The Human Body
Skin, Hair and Nails
white blood cells fight germs, and new cells spread across the gap. Deep cuts are repaired
Article · 3 min read
The Human Body
The Heart and Blood
White cells, far fewer, are the immune system's soldiers, patrolling for bacteria, viruses and damaged cells. Platelets are tiny fragments that rush to a cut and, together with proteins
Article · 4 min read
