Learn: Blood

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Leukocytes

White blood cells that function in body defense

<p>White blood cells that function in body defense</p>
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Granulocytes

Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils

<p>Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils</p>
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Agranulocytes

Lymphocytes and monocytes

<p>Lymphocytes and monocytes</p>
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Neutrophil

The most common leukocyte; phagocytic cell that responds first to bacterial infection

<p>The most common leukocyte; phagocytic cell that responds first to bacterial infection</p>
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Lymphocyte

Leukocyte involved in specific immunity; includes B cells, T cells, and NK (natural killer) cells

<p>Leukocyte involved in specific immunity; includes B cells, T cells, and NK (natural killer) cells</p>
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Eosinophil

Leukocyte that combats parasitic infections and participates in allergic responses

<p>Leukocyte that combats parasitic infections and participates in allergic responses</p>
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Basophil

Leukocyte that releases histamine and heparin during inflammation and allergic reactions

<p>Leukocyte that releases histamine and heparin during inflammation and allergic reactions</p>
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Erythrocyte

Red blood cell; transports oxygen and carbon dioxide

<p>Red blood cell; transports oxygen and carbon dioxide</p>
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Thrombocyte (platelet)

Cell fragment involved in blood clotting (hemostasis)

<p>Cell fragment involved in blood clotting (hemostasis)</p>
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Monocyte

Large leukocyte that becomes a macrophage in tissues; performs phagocytosis (kidney shaped nucleus)

<p>Large leukocyte that becomes a macrophage in tissues; performs phagocytosis (kidney shaped nucleus)</p>