Question

Describe the structure and function of each of the following blood cells
Basophil,Eosinophil, Neutrophil,Monocytes,Macrophage and Dentritic cells

Answer 1

Basophils are white blood cells. Basophils contains granules. Basophils has an important role in allergic reaction, reactions mediated by IgE immunoglobulin. It involves in blood clotting.

Eosinophils:- These are white blood cells. These are also granulocytes. These are generally known as acidophil. These have important role in parasitic infection and allergic reactions also.

Neutrophils:- These are also white blood cells. These are granulocytes involved mainly in phagocytic function.Neutrophils first appear at the site of infection.

Monocytes:- Monocytes are white blood cells, differentiated into macrophages and myeloid originated dendritic cells. These are active against inflammation.

Macrophages:- These have phagocytic function. These are white blood cells. They engulf microorganisms.

Dendritic cells:- These are antigen presenting cells. They are messenger between innate and adaptive immunity. They process antigen and present it to the T cells.