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For this assignment, you are to think about a brief period in the life particular type of cell, the white blood cell. White blood cells are a key part of our defense against bacteria infection in our bodies. You are to consider the following actions taken by a white blood cell:

The detection of the unique chemical signal of the bacteria cell. (Refer to Panel 4-1)

The changing of direction and protrusion (extension) of the plasma membrane in the direction of the bacteria to move toward the bacteria.

The slug-like movement through the environment of the blood vessel to follow the movements of the bacteria, chasing it through the blood.

The catching and engulfing of the bacteria and elimination of the bacteria by digestion.