Question

How does a white blood cells structure help it perform its function?

Answer 1

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Firstly, the white blood cells tend to have a higher surface to volume ratio then other cells because the are more amorphous. That would lead to an relative increase in plasma membrane, which contains receptors for identifying antigens. Thats why, the white blood cells may be more receptive to detection of antigens due to a higher surface-to-volume ration. It's basically because this.