what are the five types of white blood cells and their functions
Full Answer. There are five different types of white blood cells, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils. The lack of white blood cells, or the incidence of too many can cause serious disorders in the body. Disorders are more common regarding neutrophils and lymphocytes.
White blood cells (WBCs), also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders. All white blood cells are produced and derived from multipotent cells in the bone marrow known as hematopoietic stem cells.