How do dangerous foreign invaders kill white blood cells?
Context The question asks about the mechanisms by which foreign invaders, like bacteria or viruses, can kill white blood cells, the body's immune defense cells. Simple Answer Foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses can release toxins that damage white blood cells. Some invaders have a coating that prevents white blood cells from recognizing them as foreign. Invaders can multiply rapidly, overwhelming the white blood cells' ability to fight them. Some invaders can directly infect and kill white blood cells. Invaders can also trigger the body's own immune system to attack white blood cells, causing a condition called immune suppression. Detailed Answer While white blood cells are designed to eliminate foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses, these invaders have evolved various strategies to defend themselves and even attack the immune system. One common tactic is the release of toxins, which are poisonous substances that can directly harm white blood cells, damaging the...