White Blood Cell

FUNCTIONS

• They are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious and foreign diseases

ORGAN FOUND IN.

• All WBCs are produced and derived from a multipotent cell in the bone marrow known as a hematopoietic stem cell.
• (he·ma·to·poi·e·sis)

ORGAN SYSTEM FOUND IN

• Musculoskeletal
• Muscles, Tendons , ligaments, Bones, Joints

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TYPES OF WBCs

CoOl FaCtS

• One might think of them as immunity cells that are constantly fighting to keep us safe during the “good fight”.
• Have different kinds of shapes and don't change shape when multiplied

CoOl FaCtS (2)

• WBCs are irregular in shape, but have a nucleus and an outer buffer coat.
• their lifespan is 4-30 days depending on body
• The WBC count goes up significantly when there is any infection