ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Certain white blood cells use phagocytosis to
A
destroy old memory cells
B
engulf and digest bacteria
C
produce circulating antibodies
D
secrete toxins to destroy pathogens
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Phagocytosis is a critical part of the immune system. Several types of cells of the immune system perform phagocytosis, such as neutrophils, macrophages, dendritic cells, and B lymphocytes. The act of phagocytizing pathogenic or foreign particles allows cells of the immune system to know what they are fighting against.

Detailed explanation-2: -The chemicals also attract white blood cells that “eat” microorganisms and dead or damaged cells. The process where these white blood cells surround, engulf, and destroy foreign substances is called phagocytosis, and the cells are collectively referred to as phagocytes.

Detailed explanation-3: -phagocyte, type of cell that has the ability to ingest, and sometimes digest, foreign particles, such as bacteria, carbon, dust, or dye. It engulfs foreign bodies by extending its cytoplasm into pseudopods (cytoplasmic extensions like feet), surrounding the foreign particle and forming a vacuole.

Detailed explanation-4: -The process by which a white blood cell or an amoeba engulfs bacteria is called phagocytosis.

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