Which process allows white blood cells to move through blood vessel walls into tissues?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Diapedesis
Diapedesis is the process by which leukocytes migrate through the endothelial lining of blood vessels. This allows them to reach sites of infection or inflammation.
Keep practicing
More White Blood Cells questions
- Which leukocyte is typically the first responder during acute bacterial infections?
- Which organ is primarily responsible for the production of white blood cells?
- Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for directly killing infected or cancerous cells?
- Which white blood cell type can differentiate into antigen-presenting macrophages and dendritic-like cells?
- Which leukocyte population increases significantly during viral infections?
- Which characteristic distinguishes neutrophils from other granulocytes?