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# White Blood Cell (WBC) Characteristics This table describes different types of white blood cells (WBCs), highlighting their properties, functions, and the targets they fight. | Cell Type | Cell Category | Myeloblast Origin | Innate or Adaptive | Function/Mechanism | Target | |---|---|---|---|---...

# White Blood Cell (WBC) Characteristics This table describes different types of white blood cells (WBCs), highlighting their properties, functions, and the targets they fight. | Cell Type | Cell Category | Myeloblast Origin | Innate or Adaptive | Function/Mechanism | Target | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Macrophage | Mononuclear Leukocytes | yes | Innate | Phagocytosis, Antigen presentation to T cells, Recruiting other phagocytic cells (cytokine release), initiation of inflammation; | Destroy old, damaged, and dead cells in the body | | Neutrophil | Granulocyte | yes | Innate | Phagocytosis, Degranulation (content discharge). Releases a burst of superoxides, killing many bacteria; | Bacteria, Fungi | | Eosinophil | Granulocyte | yes | Innate | Degranulation, Releases enzymes, growth factor and cytokines. | Parasites, Various allergic reactions | | Basophil | Granulocyte | yes | Innate | Degranulation; Releases histamine, enzymes, and cytokines. Secreates anticoagulants (heparin); promotes WBC mobility by preventing clotting; | Various allergic reactions | **Additional Notes:** * **Monocyte:** Monocytes are a type of white blood cell that can differentiate into macrophages. * **-Kupffer cells (liver):** A specialized type of macrophage found in the liver. * **Granulocytes (Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils):** These WBCs are named for visible granules in their cytoplasm. * **Myeloblast:** The precursor cell from which some granulocytes develop.