MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

HEMATOPOIESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the process where white blood cells surround, engulf and digest pathogens?
A
protein synthesis
B
photosynthesis
C
vaccination
D
phagocytosis
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Phagocytosis consists in recognition and ingestion of particles larger than 0.5 m into a plasma membrane derived vesicle, known as phagosome. Phagocytes can ingest microbial pathogens, but importantly also apoptotic cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phagocytosis is a fascinating process whereby a cell surrounds and engulfs particles such as bacteria and dead cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Phagocytosis is the process by which one cell engulfs another cell or large particle. For example, white blood cells present in the body engulf harmful microorganisms that enter the body through phagocytosis.

Detailed explanation-5: -Listen to pronunciation. (FA-goh-sy-TOH-sis) The process by which a phagocyte (a type of white blood cell) surrounds and destroys foreign substances (such as bacteria) and removes dead cells.

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