- Red blood cells (RBCs): Carry oxygen throughout the body.
- Platelets: Assist with blood clotting to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Granulocytes (neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils): Fight infections.
- Monocytes/Macrophages: Engulf and destroy germs and foreign substances.
- Lymphocytes (B cells, T cells): Part of the immune system’s response to infections.