In conditional specification the array of interactions it has with its neighbors, which may include: 

cell-to-cell contacts (juxtacrine factors)

secreted signals (paracrine factors)

physical properties of its local environment (mechanical stress)

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Granulocytes

1. Neutrophils

2. Basophils

3. Mast cells

4. Eosinophils

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Granulocytes can be seen by FACS.

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Neutrophils constitute the majority (50% to 70%) of circulating leukocytes Eosinophils (1%–3%), Basophils (1%), or Mast cells (1%).

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The resulting transient increase in the number of circulating neutrophils, called leukocytosis.

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Neutrophils phagocytose (engulf) bacteria very effectively, and also secrete a range of proteins that have antimicrobial effects and tissue remodeling potential.

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Neutrophils- First cell against infection