Immune Cell
macrophage
a specialized type of monocyte that has the ability to phagocytize
basophil
a type of granulocyte that can release chemicals at the site of infection, causing an increase in blood flow and the attraction of other white blood cells
eosinophil
a type of granulocyte that contains proteins that help with communication between various parts of the immune system
neutrophil
a type of granulocyte that has mobility and can move from the blood vessels to sites of infection
dendritic cell
a type of specialized monocyte that has the ability to phagocytize
granulocyte
a type of white blood cell that contains granules of chemicals that are used to fight threats, such as pathogens
monocyte
a type of white blood cell that is capable of phagocytosis
phagocytosis
the process of engulfing foreign material or pathogens that is used by certain white blood cells to rid them from the body
immune cells
the smallest functional units working toward protecting the body from infection and harmful substances and including leukocytes and lymphocytes
phagocyte
Phagocyte a type of white blood cell that is capable of ingesting and destroying harmful substances and pathogens.