Question
If you catch a cold, which component of blood do you rely on to help attack the virus that has invaded your blood stream?
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Responses
plasma
plasma
red blood cells
red blood cells
white blood cells
white blood cells
platelets
platelets
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The correct answer is white blood cells. White blood cells are responsible for the immune response in the body and help to attack and eliminate pathogens, such as viruses, from the bloodstream.