Lymphocytes are called "wandering" cells because
A)they can move from one area of the body to another by entering and exiting the bloodstream freely.
B)the blood takes them everywhere.
C)they roam around within the organ in which they are found.
D)they attack foreign cells or body cells infected by viruses.
E)None of the answers are correct.

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Lymphocytes can move from one area of the body to another by entering and exiting the bloodstream freely. This ability allows them to travel to different lymphatic organs, lymph nodes, and other tissues to perform their immune functions. Therefore, they are called "wandering" cells.

Lymphocytes Are Called "Wandering" Cells Because