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yes, a neutrophil will produce an oxidative burst to destroy bacteria faster than by phagocytosis. An oxidative burst may contain superoxide anion, hypochlorite anion, or hydrogen peroxide.
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What do neutrophils do to bacteria?
they trap, kill and ingest them
Do neutrophils use hydroxyl radical to kill bacteria?
yes it does
The white blood cells that kill nearby bacteria by releasing chemicals that are identical to household bleach are called?
neutrophils
What does the bacterial enzyme leukocidin do?
This enzyme is produced by some bacteria to kill leukocytes mainly neutrophils. The name leukocidin tells you what it does. Leuko = white + cidin = kill.
What is The first phagocytic cells to arrive at the site of a bacterial infection?
neutrophils
What do you use to help kill bacteria?
Dettol
How are blue green bacteria helpful?
they help kill bad bacteria in your body
Can saliva kill bacteria?
Well there are lots of helpful, symbiotic bacteria in your saliva that help kill lots of harmful bacteria and viruses; so in a way, yes.
Can eating yogurt help cure bacteria?
Yogurt can kill bacteria because of certain enzymes that are naturally in it.
How do you lower neutrophils?
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that fight infection and kill microorganisms. Some causes of a low supply of neutrophils are congenital diseases related to the bone marrow, leukemia, radiation and chemotherapy.
Why antibiotics wont help a viral sore throat or a common cold?
Antibiotics kill bacteria. They do not kill viruses.
Do you want to kill bacteria?
Not all of it. Some bacteria are beneficial to our health (like those that help our digestive system) and some bacteria are bad and cause illness.
