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Types of White Blood Cells

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Neutrophil

Primary pathogen-fighting cells, especially bacteria.

Lymphocyte

B cells produce antibodies, T cells destroy infected host cells, and natural killer cells attack cells that don’t have 'self' proteins.

Monocyte

Differentiate into macrophages and dendritic cells to phagocytose pathogens and present antigens.

Eosinophil

Combat multicellular parasites and certain infections; also involved in allergic responses.

Basophil

Release histamine to initiate an inflammatory response and heparin to prevent blood clotting.

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