Multiple choice

Which element of blood plays a major role in body's defence mechanism?

  1. Fibrinogen

  2. Erythrocytes

  3. Thrombocytes

  4. Leucocytes

  5. Albumin
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Explanation

When we are exposed to a variety of harmful pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites which can cause diseases, our body has a specific defence mechanism to protect our body from these pathogens. Leucocytes or white blood cells play a major role in body's defence mechanism. In leucocytes, neutrophils are considered the first line of defence against infection.

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