PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

IMMUNE RESPONSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False? Phagocytes eat Lymphocytes
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -False : Lymphocytes leave the blood and become macrophages, very active phagocytes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Several types of cells of the immune system perform phagocytosis, such as neutrophils, macrophages, dendritic cells, and B lymphocytes. The act of phagocytizing pathogenic or foreign particles allows cells of the immune system to know what they are fighting against.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phagocytes cannot ingest microorganisms unless they are coated with antibodies. Adherence always requires opsonization. Phagocytes ingest microorganisms by using protein transporters that are specific for the bacteria. provides increased susceptibility to disease.

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