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THE MIRACLE OF THE
BLOOD AND HEART

Eosinophils: Parasite Hunters
This form of white blood cells' abilities of catching enemies
are not as developed as those of the macrophages, the body's
giant defenders. Nonetheless, eosinophils are experts in one
field: They immediately eliminate parasites that enter the
body.
Parasites are too large to be caught by the body's other
defensive cells. Thus while the body's immune cells are capa-
ble of waging a highly effective war against all forms of
microbes, they are less effective against parasites. Yet this rep-
resents no problem for human beings, since the presence of
eosinophils is sufficient to eliminate parasites. Even though
most parasites are larger than the eosinophils themselves, the
latter still manage to trap and kill them. 43
Following their production in the bone marrow, the
eosinophils head straight for the tissues. When parasites enter
the body, lymphocytes and neutrophils immediately release
enzymes to prompt the eosinophils into action. The eosinophils
attach to the parasites and release substances that kill the for-
eign cells. Although these defense cells protect us from very
important threats at every moment, little is yet known about the
eosinophils' structure and functions. 44 Their magnificent struc-
ture, which Darwinists seek to ascribe to chance, has not yet
been fully unraveled. Every detail that emerges reveals that
God has created these cells with flawless artistry.

Monocytes and Neutrophils at Work

All the white blood cells discussed so far are
charged with defending the human body. The
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