This is a quick table of the cells of the immune system; as I write about each of them, I will link off to detailed posts. Do leave a comment if you have a question about a particular cell!
| Cell | Brief description |
|---|---|
| Mast cell | Involved in inflammation and allergic reaction. |
| Basophil | A polymorphonuclear leukocyte involved in the control of inflammatory reactions. |
| Eosinophil | A polymorphonuclear leukocyte involved in defences against parasitic worms. |
| Neutrophil | A polymorphonuclear leukocyte involved in defences against bacteria. |
| Macrophage | Mobile cells involved in the identification and destruction of pathogens. |
| Phagocyte | Fixed cells involved in the identification and destruction of pathogens. |
| Dendritic cell | Highly mobile cells involved in the identification of pathogens. |
| T cell | Lymphocyte involved in immune system regulation (Th cell) and viral defence (Tc cell). |
| B cell | Lymphocyte involved in the production of antibodies. |
| Natural killer (NK) cell | Lymphocyte involved in viral defences. |
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