What are the other white blood cell types?

What are the other white blood cell types?

White blood cells are a part of your immune system. There are five total white blood cell types. Each type is responsible for protecting your body from various intruders. In addition to basophils, white blood cells include:

• Neutrophils. They target fungi, bacteria and foreign objects. If you have too many neutrophils, you have neutrophilia. If you don’t have enough neutrophils, you have neutropenia.
• Eosinophils. They help basophils respond to allergens. Eosinophils also identify and destroy parasites and cancer cells. If you have too many eosinophils, you have eosinophila.
• Lymphocytes. These cells protect against viral infections and produce proteins to help you fight infections.
• Monocytes. These cells defend against infection by cleaning up damaged cells.