Phagocytes
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Phagocytes

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Which type of cell is responsible for engulfing and digesting bacteria in the body?

  • Natural killer cells
  • B cells
  • Macrophages (correct)
  • T cells
  • What happens when a phagocyte encounters a bacteria?

  • It activates complement proteins
  • It extends pseudopods around the bacteria (correct)
  • It releases antibodies
  • It releases histamines
  • What does a phagocyte release to digest bacteria?

  • Histamines
  • Enzymes from lysosome (correct)
  • Antibodies
  • Complement proteins
  • Which type of cell in the body is responsible for engulfing and digesting bacteria?

    <p>Macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism through which a phagocyte engulfs a bacteria?

    <p>Extension of foot-like projections around the bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the release of enzymes from lysosomes to digest bacteria?

    <p>Phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell extends foot-like projections (pseudopods) around bacteria?

    <p>Neutrophil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the attachment of non-specific receptors on a phagocyte to bacterial antigens?

    <p>Opsonization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the release of end products after a phagocyte digests a bacteria?

    <p>Exocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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