2006-09-04 19:56:55 · 5 answers · asked by lee j 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There are lots of names because there are many different types of white blood cells
neutrophils
basophils
eosinophils
beta cells, etc...
The answerer above is correct, the white blood cells are also called lymphocytes.
2006-09-04 20:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by Loulabelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lymphocytes
2006-09-05 02:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Leukocytes, WBCs, and subcategories, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Neutrophils, Basophils, and Eosinophils.
2006-09-05 03:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by martian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leukocytes
2006-09-05 04:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by crashonme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lymphocytes are the general term for it, but when you branch off into smallers ones, they're called different names.
2006-09-05 03:03:10 · answer #5 · answered by Hard Ray 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋