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Leukocytes

Leukocytes are blood cells; unlike red blood cells (erythrocytes), they do not contain red blood pigment. They are therefore also called white blood cells or white blood cells. There are various leukocyte subgroups that perform different tasks in the immune defense. However, the main task of leukocytes is to defend against pathogens; without them, our immune system would not function.

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