Leukocytes, also called white blood cells, produce ________, which are proteins that help destroy pathogens as they enter the body.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
antibodies
Leukocytes, also called white blood cells, produce antibodies, which are proteins that help destroy pathogens as they enter the body.
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