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Neutrophils

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the body's immune response by engulfing and destroying pathogens, such as bacteria and fungi. They are the most abundant type of leukocytes in human blood and are among the first responders to microbial infection.

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