Functions
of Granulocytes
Neutrophils
Eosinophils –
half-life of 8 hours in p.b.
Stop invading
organisms by phagocytosis and killing action
Counter the
effects of histamine and heparin released from basophils
Provides
protection against large invaders such as helminthes
Basophils
Physiological
control of environment via heparin, histamine, and serotonin, etc.