Q.

The main function of white blood cells in the body is to -

A. carryoxygen
B. help in clot formation
C. produce more red cells
D. protect body against diseases
Answer» D. protect body against diseases
Explanation: White blood cells, or leukocytes are cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and-foreign materials. They are produced and derived from a multipotent cell in the bone marrow known as a hematopoietic stem cell. They live for about three to four days in the average human body. Leukocytes are found throughout the body, including the blood and lymphatic system.
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