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basophils

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granulocyte - release heparin and histamine

2
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eosinophils

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granulocyte - remove unwanted particles

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neutrophils

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granulocyte - kill parasites and help control inflammation

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lymphocytes

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agranulocyte - important to immune system

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monocytes

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agranulocyte - destroy large unwanted particles