What Do White Blood Cells Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Basophils
If you were to cut yourself, leaving an open wound that pathogens can get into, then basophils are usually quick on the scene to help protect you against infection. They are particularly effective in helping to protect you against parasites, but they can also perform other very important functions.
Basophils also produce a chemical that helps to prevent blood from clotting in the blood vessels. In addition, they have a role in the production of antibodies that help to render many pathogens harmless to us. Basophils also play a role in immune responses, and they are partly responsible for asthma.
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