Leukocytes are 20
µm in diameter, and are made on bone marrow. They can be found in your blood stream as well as other tissues in your body. White blood cells themselves are classified as connective tissue. The function of leukocytes are to protect your body from viruses, and bacteria.White blood cells are often referred to as "continually at war". To protect our bodies, these types of cells produce antibodies and engulf harmful bacteria. Unlike red blood cells, white blood cells have all of the organelles that make up a typical eukaryotic cell.
"Leukocyte." - New World Encyclopedia. N.p., 2 Apr. 2008. Web. 31 Aug. 2015.
"What Are White Blood Cells?" What Are White Blood Cells? N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Aug. 2015.
I like that you added that part about being "continuously at war!" That's really true but I've never really thought about white blood cells like that. I also must've forgotten that white blood cells have all the organelles (unlike red blood cells which lack a nucleus). Thanks for sharing!
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