OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
MACROPHAGES
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Question
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Which of the following cell types of the innate immune system does not perform phagocytosis?
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Basophils
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Neutrophils
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Macrophages
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Eosinophils
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Complete step by step answer: Basophils are not phagocytic cells. They are granular leukocytes that accumulate at sites of allergy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Effector cells of innate immunity Phagocytic cells consist of granulocytes (i.e., neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and mast cells), monocytes/macrophages, and dendritic cells. These cells participate in not only the phagocytosis but also the inflammatory process.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Lymphocytes’.
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