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Types of White Blood Cells

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Monocyte

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

Neutrophil

Primary pathogen-fighting cells, especially bacteria.

Basophil

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

Lymphocyte

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

Eosinophil

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

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