Question
How do lymphocytes (white blood cells) protect the body from disease?
They filter germs out of the air you breathe.
They protect the skin to keep germs out.
They produce antibodies against specific diseases.
They eat and dissolve germs in the bloodstream.
They filter germs out of the air you breathe.
They protect the skin to keep germs out.
They produce antibodies against specific diseases.
They eat and dissolve germs in the bloodstream.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, primarily protect the body from disease by **producing antibodies against specific diseases**. They play a crucial role in the adaptive immune response, recognizing specific pathogens and helping to eliminate them. While other white blood cells (like macrophages) are responsible for eating and dissolving germs, lymphocytes are key to targeting specific invaders and creating immunological memory for faster responses in future infections.