Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 17 - Blood - Review Questions - Page 656: 16

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The physiological attributes that contribute to the functionality of white blood cells is positive chemotaxis which is when white blood cells are attracted to an area of that body that is damaged or is inflamed. It also plays a huge role in phagocytosis which is when white blood cells consume bacteria.

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The physiological attributes that contribute to the functionality of white blood cells is positive chemotaxis which is when white blood cells are attracted to an area of that body that is damaged or is inflamed. It also plays a huge role in phagocytosis which is when white blood cells consume bacteria.
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