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Multiple Choice
Which blood cells are critical to survival because of their role in oxygen transport?
A
Leukocytes
B
Lymphocytes
C
Erythrocytes
D
Thrombocytes
Verified step by step guidance
1
Identify the primary function of each type of blood cell listed in the options.
Understand that leukocytes, also known as white blood cells, are primarily involved in the immune response and defense against infections.
Recognize that lymphocytes, a subtype of leukocytes, are specifically involved in the adaptive immune response, including the production of antibodies.
Note that thrombocytes, or platelets, are involved in blood clotting and wound healing, not in oxygen transport.
Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returning carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs, making them critical for oxygen transport.