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Question
Abnormally a large number of WBCs in the blood is usually an indication of some infections in our body.
Solution
WBCs in our blood protect the body from infection by killing the germs. They engulf and destroy them. In case of any infection their number increases. Thus, if there is an increase in the number of WBCs, it indicates infection.
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