Other Forms of White Blood Cells
In addition to monocytes, the body contains different forms of white blood cells, which help protect the body from foreign invaders and diseases. These include
Other types of granulocytes include:
– Basophils: These granulocytes contain a lot of enzymes, which can be released to attack foreign invaders or when an allergic reaction occurs.
– Lymphocytes: They are part of your immune system and work by attacking pathogens, including viruses and bacteria.
– Neutrophils: They are the largest type of white blood cells, which help fight against infections.
– Eosinophils: They aid in fighting parasite infections. Also, these components play an important part in protecting against parasite pathogens, asthma, and allergic reactions. [4]
