Understanding Blood Cells (Part 2)
Monocytes are lymphoid cells that move through the walls of blood vessels and consume foreign substances. Monocytes move to tissues when it detects an inflammation, and initiates immune system response.
Lymphocytes produce antibodies that fight harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and protista. Lymphocytes have different types that work together to recognize harmful microorganisms, activate the immune system, and “keep a record” of all types of infections encountered by the body. When the same infection occurs, a ready set of antibodies are available to effectively fight the infection. When development and production of lymphocytes is suppressed, it may result to chronic lymphocytic leukemia or acute lymphocytic leukemia.