Immune Responses
Cells of the Immune System
Large Granular Lymphocytes (LGLs)/Natural Killer (NK) Cells
Are also a type of cytotoxic cell
Recognise surface changes on tumour cells and virally infected cells
Eosinophils
Engage and damage extracellular parasites e.g. schistosomes
Basophils and Mast Cells
Release granules containing inflammatory mediators
Basophils are mobile cells which circulate
Platelets
Release inflammatory mediators
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