OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHOCYTE SUBPOPULATION IN HUMANS
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Question
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A white blood cell that destroys pathogens by engulfing them and breaking them down is called:
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B-cell
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Phagocyte
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Antibody
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Antigen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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. Phagocytes eventually die. Pus is formed from a collection of dead tissue, dead bacteria, and live and dead phagocytes.
Detailed explanation-2: -(FA-goh-site) A type of immune cell that can surround and kill microorganisms, ingest foreign material, and remove dead cells. It can also boost immune responses. Monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils are phagocytes. A phagocyte is a type of white blood cell.
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