Cell Classification Notes

Cells

Immune Cells

Granulocytes
They contain enzyme granules, which form in the cytoplasm (a thick, semi-fluid solution that fills each cell). When infection or inflammation enters the body, granulocytes rush to the area, releasing their granules to fight infection.

Neutrophils: The most common type of granulocyte, neutrophils attack bacteria. Each neutrophil cell can consume up to 20 bacteria in its lifetime.
Eosinophils: These granulocytes are present in almost all immune responses, most notably allergies. However, they also fight off parasites.
Basophils: These granulocytes primarily combat allergic reactions. They release histamine (which escorts allergens out of your body) and the blood thinner heparin (which prevents clotting). Example: (Mast Cells is very similar to the basophils since they originate from the same progenitors)

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Monocyte
Monocytes are a type of white blood cell (leukocytes) that reside in your blood and tissues to find and destroy germs (viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa) and eliminate infected cells.

Dendritic cells: Ask other cells in your immune system for backup to fight germs.
Macrophages: Defend your body from germs on the front lines.

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Immune Cell Marker and Classfication
Tumor Microenvironment