When a disease-causing agent enters an organism, the immune system alerts which specialized cells?

When a disease-causing agent enters the body, the immune system detects it and activates white blood cells, which help recognize and fight infections. Red blood cells carry oxygen, epithelial cells form protective coverings, and somatic stem cells replace certain body cells; none is the main immune cell group asked for here. The correct choice is white blood cells.

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