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Neutrophils.
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Most common type of Leukocytes. Phagocytize bacteria.
Release antimicrobial chemicals. |
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Eosinophils.
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Phagocytize antigen-antibody complexes, allergens, and inflammatory chemicals. Release enzymes that weaken or destroy parasites such as worms.
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Basophils.
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Secrete histomine (a vasodilator), which increases blood flow to a tissue. Secrete heparin (an anticoagulant), which promotes mobility of other WBCs by preventing clotting.
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Lymphocytes.
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Destroy cancer cells, cells infected with viruses, and foreign cells. Present antigens to activate other cells of immune system. Coordinate actions of other immune cells. Secrete antibodies. Serve in immune memory.
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Monocytes.
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Differentiate into macrophages. Phagocytize pathogens, dead neutrophils, and debris of dead cells. Present antigens to activate other cells of immune system.
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