OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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T-cells
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B-cells
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Phagocytes
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Macrophages are large white blood cells that reside in tissues that specialize in engulfing and digesting cellular debris, pathogens and other foreign substances in the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lymphocytes. They create antibodies to fight against bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful invaders. Neutrophils. They kill and digest bacteria and fungi. They are the most numerous type of white blood cell and your first line of defense when infection strikes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Overview. 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-4: -Monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils are phagocytes. A phagocyte is a type of white blood cell.
Detailed explanation-5: -Neutrophils are the granular leukocytes that phagocytize pathogens (bacteria).