Polymorphonucleocytes are
a type of leucocyte (white
blood cell).
They are also known as granulocytes.
Polymorphonucleocytes (or "granulocytes")
are distinguished from the other category of leucocytes (which are
called agranulocytes)
by the fact that polymorphonucleocytes / granulocytes contain
chemical-filled cytoplasmic vesicles called "granules".
There are three important types of polymorphonucleocytes:
The most important functions of polymorphonucleocytes (a
type of white blood cells) are immune functions. Further information
is included on the pages about each of these types of agranulocytes
- use the links above.
For more information about other components (or "constituents") of
blood, see the page about:
The Structure
and Functions of Blood.
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