Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A differential white blood cell count gives the proportions of each type of white blood cell in the blood.
2. Eosinophils help protect against infections caused by certain parasites.
3. Basophils secrete the chemical histamine during inflammatory reactions.
4. Macrophages are specialized neutrophils that increase their size after migrating out of the bloodstream.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE

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