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There are several different types of white blood cells (leukocytes) which are usually characterized as granulocytes and agranulocytes.

Granulocytes (polymorphonuclear leukocytes) are leukocytes characterized by the presence of differently staining granules in their cytoplasm when viewed under light microscopy. There are three types of granulocytes: neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils.

Agranulocytes (mononuclear leucocytes) are leukocytes characterised by the apparent absence of granules in their cytoplasm. These cells include lymphocytes, monocytes and macrophages.

  • neutrophils live for 6 hours to a few days
  • basophils live for a few hours to a few days
  • eosinophils live for 8 to 12 days
  • lymphocytes live from weeks up to years
  • monocytes live for hours to days
  • macrophages live for only days when they are activated and from months to years when they are immature.
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Zackery Schumm

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