White blood cells

White blood cells are also

called leukocytes.
White blood cells are on constant patrol
and looking for pathogens. When they
find a target, they begin to multiply and
send signals out to other cell types to do
the same.

Leukocytes >> Leukosit

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 Phagocytes

process in which
phagocytes : destroy, harmful
pathogens that have gotten past
the first "barrier" of the immune
system

Phagocytes >> fagositosis

There are several types, including:

• Neutrophils
these are the most common type of phagocyte and tend to
attack bacteria.
Ex : neutrophils is the first cell is present when an infection
occurs
• Monocytes
these are the largest type and have several roles.
Ex : monocytes are a type of white blood cell that fights off
bacteria, viruses and fungi
• Macrophages
these patrol for pathogens and also remove dead and dying
cells.
Ex : macrophages can then be found in many areas in the
body, like different tissues, lungs,skin.
• Lymphocytes : help the
body to remember previous
invaders and recognize
them if they come back to
attack again.
Ex : Lymphocytes begin
their life in bone
marrow
• B Lymphocytes : they
produce antibodies and
help alert the T
lymphocytes.
Ex : Once B lymphocytes
spot the antigen, they
begin to secrete
antibodies
• Immunoglobulin G (IgG) : marks microbes so other cells can recognize and
deal with them.
Ex : IgG is the most common type of antibody found in blood circulation.

• IgM : expert at killing bacteria.

Ex : IgM is the largest antibody

• IgA : protects gateways into the body.

Ex : IgA in mucosal host defense

• IgE : protects against parasites and is also to blame for allergies.

Ex : An IgE test may be done if a child has signs of a possible allergy,
immune system problem, or infection with a parasite.

• IgD : Helping them to start the immune response.

Ex : Immunoglobulin D (IgD) is a unique immunoglobulin with a low
concentration in serum and the exact function of which is not known.
• T Lymphocytes : They destroy compromised cells in the body and help
alert other leukocytes.
Ex : T cell are also known as T lymphocytes

• Helper T Cells (Th Cells) : They coordinate the immune response. Some
communicate with other cells, and some stimulate B cells to produce
more antibodies. Others attract more T cells or cell-eating phagocytes.
Ex : The importance of helper T cells can be seen from HIV, a virus that
primarily infects CD4+ T cells

• Killer T Cells : These T cells attack other cells. They are particularly useful
for fighting viruses. They work by recognizing small parts of the virus on
the outside of infected cells and destroy the infected cells.
Ex : Killer T Cells also called cytotoxic T cell and cytotoxic T lymphocyte.