ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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cells that surround, ingest, and digest microorganisms and cellular waste.
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phagocytes
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monocytes
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lymphocytes
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plasma
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Several types of cells of the immune system perform phagocytosis, such as neutrophils, macrophages, dendritic cells, and B lymphocytes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Professional phagocytes [2] include monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, dendritic cells, osteoclasts, and eosinophils. These cells are in charge of eliminating microorganisms and of presenting them to cells of the adaptive immune system.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, only a specialized group of cells called professional phagocytes (1) accomplish phagocytosis with high efficiency. Macrophages, neutrophils, monocytes, dendritic cells, and osteoclasts are among these dedicated cells.
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