Phagocytosis: Universal Biological Process
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Which cells are among the professional phagocytes?

  • Macrophages (correct)
  • Natural killer cells
  • B cells
  • T cells

    • What is the size range of particles ingested through phagocytosis?

  • Smaller than 0.5 μm in diameter
  • Larger than 0.5 μm in diameter (correct)
  • Exactly 1 μm in diameter
  • Between 0.3-0.5 μm in diameter

    • What is the name of the specialized vacuole formed during phagocytosis?

  • Peroxisome
  • Lysosome
  • Endosome
  • Phagosome (correct)

    • Which signaling pathways result in phagocytosis?

    <p>Phagocytic receptors activate signaling pathways resulting in phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final phase of the process of phagocytosis?

    <p>Maturation of the phagosome to transform it into a phagolysosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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