Which types of cells are classified as granulocytes?

Granulocytes are a type of white blood cell characterized by the presence of granules in their cytoplasm, which contain various substances used to combat infections and respond to inflammation. The correct classification of granulocytes includes neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. Each of these cell types plays a different role in the immune response:

• Neutrophils are the most abundant type of granulocyte and are often the first responders to sites of infection, helping to engulf and destroy pathogens.

• Eosinophils are primarily involved in combating parasitic infections and play a role in allergic reactions.

• Basophils are involved in inflammatory responses and help mediate allergic reactions through the release of histamine and other mediators.

Lymphocytes, on the other hand, are a different category of white blood cells and are not classified as granulocytes. They are crucial for the adaptive immune response and include T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells, which function differently from granulocytes. Thus, the answer correctly identifies neutrophils as a member of the granulocyte family.