Functions of different types of White Blood Cells

Neutrophils help prevent infections by blocking, disabling, digesting, or warding off

invading particles and microorganisms. They also communicate with other cells to help
them repair cells and mount a proper immune response.

Eosinophils also play a role in fighting off bacteria. They are very important in
responding to parasitic infections (such as worms) as well. They are perhaps best
known for their role in triggering allergy symptoms. Eosinophils can go overboard in
mounting an immune response against something harmless.
Basophils account for only around 1% of white blood cells. These cells are perhaps
best known for their role in asthma. However, they are important in mounting a non-
specific immune response to pathogens, organisms that can cause disease. When
stimulated, these cells release histamine, among other chemicals. This can result in
inflammation and narrowing of the airways
Lymphocytes are white blood cells uniform in appearance but varied in function and
include T, B, and natural killer cells. These cells are responsible for antibody production,
direct cell-mediated killing of virus-infected and tumor cells, and regulation of the
immune response.

Monocytes are the garbage trucks of the immune system. Around 5% to 12% of white
blood cells in your bloodstream are monocytes. Their most important function is to clean
up dead cells in the body