Frequently asked question: What are immune cells and what type of immune cells does your body contain?

Immune cells are white blood cells that protect you against (foreign) invaders. They are also referred to as protective soldiers. There are different types of immune cells and each cell has its own task: detecting, surrounding, consuming or killing pathogens. Once the immune cells have taken action, they also clear everything up. When they work well, you remain healthy, but if there is a problem with your immune cells, you get sick.

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