Asked by Rosandra Dominique on Jun 30, 2024
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The ability of white blood cells to leave the circulation and enter tissues is called ________.
A) chemotaxis
B) diapedesis
C) margination
D) intrusion
E) exocytosis
Diapedesis
The passage of blood cells through the intact walls of the capillaries, typically accompanying inflammation.
Exocytosis
Exocytosis is a cellular process in which substances are transported out of the cell through the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane.
Chemotaxis
The movement of an organism or cell towards or away from a chemical stimulus.
- Outline the structure and function of different white blood cells.
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Peter GiammonaJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Diapedesis is the process by which white blood cells move through the endothelial cells of blood vessels to enter tissues, typically in response to infection or inflammation.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the structure and function of different white blood cells.