White Blood Cells

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What is the primary function of white blood cells?

  • Also called leukocytes

  • Protect against infection

  • Leukopenia: low WBC → ↑ infection risk

  • Leukocytosis: high WBC → may indicate infection/leukemia


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What is the function of neutrophils?

  • Protect against infection

  • Ingest:

    • Bacteria

    • Cellular debris


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What is the function of lymphocytes?

  • T cells: cellular immune response

  • B cells: antibody production

  • Natural killer cells: destroy infected/abnormal cells


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What is the function of monocytes?

  • Ingest dead/damaged cells

  • Defend against infectious organisms


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What are the functions of eosinophils and basophils?

  • Eosinophils

    • Kill parasites

    • Involved in allergic responses

  • Basophils

    • Participate in allergic responses