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=Introduction= toc Like a lock on a locker, a white blood cell keeps germs away from you to prevent you from getting you sick. Only you know the combination to a lock in order for you to enter, like only your body knows what is good for you, and what will make you not healthy or feel right. This lock has special features. The lock prevents people from coming in however, if that lock brakes, many people can come in like many deadly viruses.

=Your Personal Army= Just like an army, a white blood cells function is to protect its army and to defend and kill intruders. The white blood cell keeps you from getting sick by eating germs. It attacks viruses and bacteria as well. It is important to have many white blood cells because you need to stay healthy. Furthermore, white blood cells defend your intruders, and keeps your “soldiers” safe.There are several different types of cells. Some fight infection-causing invaders, and others produce antibodies, special proteins that help destroy foreign materials and “remember” how to make them the next time they enter your body.( [|__http://www.airbornehealth.com/articles/white-blood-cells-your-immune-support-army__] )

=White Blood Cells Are Designed For Battle= A white blood cell is made in bone marrow. Each white blood cell has a large nucleus which is like the cell's control center. Every Army has a base where they can see when enemies are attacking, and train newbies. The base has every soldier's files and personal information which is just like a nucleus in a white blood cell. A white blood cell can squeeze through little holes in the body protecting every part like a mouse can squeeze through little holes in your house looking for food.

=Leukemia=

Leukemia is “a [|cancer] of your [|blood cells] caused by a rise in the number of white [|blood cells] in your body. They crowd out the red blood cells and platelets your body needs to be healthy. All those extra white blood cells don’t work right, and that causes problems.” - [|__http://www.webmd.com/cancer/lymphoma/understanding-leukemia-basics__] In other words, Leukemia is caused when your body makes more white blood cells that it needs.

**Types Of White Blood Cells**

Monocytes- Has a longer lifespan than other white blood cells, and help break down intruders like bacteria.

Lymphocytes-Creates antibodies that defend bacteria, viruses, and other enemies.

Neutrophils- Kills bacteria and funguses, has the most amount of all white blood cells. They are the”first line of defence” when the enemy attacks.

Basophils- Small cells are like alarms when deadly intruders invade blood. Chemicals inside such as histamine control the body's immune response.

Eosinophils- attack and kill cancer cells.

**What Is The Difference Between Red Blood Cells And White Blood Cells**


 * Red blood cells || Both || White blood cells ||
 * Red blood cells remove carbon dioxide from body transporting it to the lungs.Red blood cells are made in bone marrow also. Without red blood cells, you would not be able to breath.

According to: [|__http://www.diffen.com/difference/RBC_vs_WBC__]

RBCs, also called erythrocytes, have a protein called hemoglobin. The blood gets its color when hemoglobin absorbs oxygen from the lungs. As the blood travels through the body, the hemoglobin releases the oxygen in the tissues. RBCs have a life cycle of 4 months and they appear in the form of flat indented discs. || Both red blood cells, and white blood cells are cells found in your blood. || White blood cells help protect the body by getting rid of bacteria and viruses. Without white blood cells, your body would not be healthy.

According to: [|__http://www.diffen.com/difference/RBC_vs_WBC__] The WBCs, also called leukocytes, handle more complex functions. They are the defense mechanism of the human body for fighting infections. There are different types of WBCs with varied life cycles and distinct functions. White blood cells also produce a special protein called antibody which recognize and fight the presence of foreign elements in the body. ||

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In conclusion, white blood cells are really important. They help your body stay healthy in many ways. They protect you from getting diseases and viruses. In other words,they are your own little Army.

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 * WebMD all about Leukemia- [|__http://www.webmd.com/cancer/lymphoma/understanding-leukemia-basics__]