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Neutrophils
- Microphages

- First at invasion site
Eosinophils
- Secrete cytotoxins to kill larger pathogens

- Phagocytize allergens

- Phagocytize antigen - antibody complexes
Basophils
- Secrete histamine and heparin

- Inflammatory

- Vasodilation and anticoagulation
Monocytes/Macrophages
- Activate lymphocytes

- Secrete cytokines

- Attract fibroblasts
Leukopenia
- Low white blood cell count

- Caused by: AIDS, radiation, heavy metal poisoning, organ transplant drugs
Leukocytosis
- High white blood cell count

- Caused by: Autoimmune disorders, infections, allergies
Leukemia
- A cancer causing uncontrolled division of hematopoietic stem cells

- Myeloid leukemia: granulocytes and monocytes

- Lymphoid leukemia: lymphocytes
Myeloid Stem Cells
- Stimulated by EPO (stimulated by low oxygen in blood)