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Immune cells

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Immune cells are the active components of the immune system and belong to the white blood cell (WBC) category. They provide immunity to the host by protecting them from bacterial and viral infection and destroying the pathogen that enters the body.

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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Immune cells. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.

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