| A | B |
|---|
| Neutrophils | Phagocytosis of bacteria and other foreign organisms |
| Eosinophils | Limits allergic reactions and prevents generalized allergies |
| Basophils | Enhances immediate hypersensitivity reactions by releasing histamine from its granules |
| Monocytes | ingest particles of molecular to cellular size in an effort to protect the body |
| T lymphocytes | direct immune reactions through cytokines |
| T helper (CD4) (Lymph) | assist macrophages in the activiation of B lymphocytes |
| T suppressor (CD8) (Lymph) | limit cellular and humoral response in immunity |
| Cytotoxic T lymphocytes | eliminate cells that carry specific antigens |
| B lymphoctyes | transform into plasma cells that produce antibodies |
| Natural killer cells | lyse specific cells directly or by antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytolysis |
| Monocytes | phagocytize dying cells and cellular by-products |
| Monocytes | undergo continuous surveillance for tumor cells |
| Eosinophils | Digest parasites |
