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.