1. What are the individual functions of each type of white blood cell?
Neutrophils, the most common white blood cells, are infection-fighters that increase during bacterial or fungal infections.
Lymphocytes are responsible for the immune response and regulation of antibody production. They are increased in some leukemias.
Monocytes are another type of phagocyte that ingests foreign cells. These may increase in some leukemias (different types from those that increase the lymphocytes).
Eosinophils are a type of phagocyte that increases during allergic attacks and some parasitic infestations.
Basophils control inflammation and damage to the body. They increase in some blood diseases and poisoning.
