White blood cells which aid in resisting infections are called ____.
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leucocytes
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phagocytes
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melanocytes
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erythrocytes
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Correct answer
Explanation
Leucocytes (or leukocytes) is the scientific term for white blood cells, which are responsible for fighting infections in the body. While phagocytes are a specific type of white blood cell that engulf pathogens, leucocytes is the broader category. Erythrocytes are red blood cells, melanocytes produce skin pigment.