White Blood Cells

Different white blood cells and their functions

Neutrophil

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune response by engulfing and destroying pathogens. Most abundant, making up 50-70% of circulating leukocytes

Basophil

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in inflammatory reactions and allergic responses by releasing histamine and heparin. it is the least common type of white blood cell, accounting for less then 1% of circulating leukocytes

Eosinophil

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in defending against parasitic infections and modulating allergic responses. It typically accounts for 1-4 percent of circulating leukocytes.

Lymphocyte

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in adaptive immunity, consisting primarily of T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells. It is the second most common type of leukocyte, accounting for 20 to 40 percent of circulating white blood cells.

Monocytes

A type of white blood cell that migrates from the bloodstream into tissues to differentiate into macrophages and dendritic cells, phagocytosing pathogens and cellular debris. It typically accounts for 2 to 8 percent of circulating leukocytes.

Granulocytes

Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils

Agranulocytes

Monocytes, Lymphocytes