NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This cell is a phagocyte (it eats other cells) and plays a role in immunity.
A
Macrophage
B
Blast Cell
C
Mast cell
D
Fibroblast
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Professional phagocytes play a central role in innate immunity by eliminating pathogenic bacteria, fungi and malignant cells, and contribute to adaptive immunity by presenting antigens to lymphocytes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macrophages. Macrophage is a type of white blood cell which is a phagocyte. They are scavengers which constantly move around to remove dead cells and foreign bodies such as pathogenic microbes; this occurs by the production of compounds such as nitric oxide.

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