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Name the five types of leukocytes.
To determine: The names of five different types of leukocytes.
Introduction: The three main types of cellular elements found in the blood are erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. The leukocytes are called white blood cells and are the only functional cells present in the blood circulation.
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The white blood cells play a significant role in the immune response of the body and defend the body against various types of foreign invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and other parasites.
The five types of mature leukocytes present in the blood are lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
The five major types of leukocytes or white blood cells present in the blood are lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
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