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Blood serves as the primary transport medium for immune cells and antibodies, such as IgM [1] and granulocytes {fact:2, fact:4}, which migrate from the bloodstream to sites of infection to combat pathogens [2].

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The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Janeway CA Jr, Travers P, Walport M · Garland Science 3 facts
claimNeutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are collectively classified as granulocytes and circulate in the blood until they are recruited to act as effector cells at sites of infection and inflammation.
claimGranulocytes are relatively short-lived cells produced in increased numbers during immune responses, migrating from the blood to sites of infection or inflammation.
claimMacrophages phagocytose bacteria and recruit neutrophils from the blood to the site of infection.
Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 1 fact
claimIgM antibodies circulate in the blood and are among the earliest antibody types to appear during an infection.