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Puget Sound Blood Center: Diseases of White Blood Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
The Puget Sound Blood Center provides an introduction to the diseases of white blood cells, such as leukemia.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Wbc Count

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of a white blood cell test. How the test is performed, how to prepare for the test, risks involved, and the results of the tests are discussed.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: White Blood Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will examine the types of white blood cells and their functions.
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Leukocyte References

For Students 9th - 10th
The term leukocytosis refers to an elevated white blood cell count in people. This elevation in leukocyte count can be caused by cooked foods.
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New York State Dept. Of Health: Cellular Hematology

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of hematology and normal leukocyte counts.
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Wadsworth Center: Basophil

For Students 9th - 10th
About as good as it gets for information on the basophil. Includes mention of the function, size, and number. Includes a micrograph of the cell.
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Aair: Eosinophils Mischief Makers in Asthma

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good description of the role that eosinophils play in the human body, and how they complicate the asthma reaction in some people. Good graphics and contextual information on the blood.
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Health on the Net Foundation: Neutrophil

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice definition of the function and percentage of neutrophils found in the blood stream.