Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042237
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 11TY
Which white blood cells are present in the greatest number in the blood and are the body's first responders to infection?
a. neutrophils
b. lymphocytes
c. platelets
d. monocytes
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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