Leukocytes, which protect against disease in various ways such as by destroying foreign substances, are also known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


white blood cells

Leukocytes or white blood cells protect against disease in various ways-for example, by destroying foreign substances.

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The majority of fat in the body consists of

A) cholesterol. B) lipids. C) polysaccharides. D) triglycerides.

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