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what is the process by which phagocytes destroy a pathoger
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Process by which phagocytes destroy pathogens is called?
PhagocytosisPhagocytes make up three-quarters of the body's white blood cells. They destroy pathogens by engulfing them.It's called phagocytosis. Macrophages mainly phagocytose the pathogens.
What is it called when phagocytes destroy pathogens?
I'm not sure if you're looking for a more specific answer, but phagocytes engluf pathogens and wastes via phagocytosis.
Which white blood cell destroy pathogens by phagocytes?
macrophage
What is medical term of white blood cells with ability to ingest and destroy pathogens and debirs?
Phagocytes
What type of cells produce antibodies to destroy pathogens?
Phagocytes use phagocytosis, also Macrophages (or white blood cells) use phagocytosis to engulf and destroy pathogens.
How do phagocytes protect against pathogens?
Activated by lymphocytes, Polymorph phagocytes absorb or envelope mostly bacteria, compartmentalize it, barrage it with enzymes attempting to destroy it, or radically alter it. Macrophages injest and destroy a wider variety of invaders, including viruses, and act as anitgen presenting cells which serve to increase immune response. Some epithelial and reticular cells also act as phagocytes in that the can injest and destroy or remove invaders.
What is phagocytize bacteria?
In the process of phagocytosis, phagocytes surround and engulf pathogens (such as bacteria) and use lysosomal enzymes to destroy the germs.
How does phagocytes help to fight infections?
its role in defending your body against disease is to find and "eat" (consume i guess) bacteria, viruses, and dead or injured body cells Phagocytes defend the body by destroy pathogens. They surrounding and engulfing them.
What engulfs pathogens?
Phagocytes kill pathogens by engulfing them. hope that's helped!
Can white blood cells ingest pathogens?
There are two types of white blood cells: lymphocytes and phagocytes. The latter of the two will ingest pathogens through a process called phagocytizing.
How can white blood cells destroy microorganisms?
Neutrophils, macrophages and dendritic cells can all phagocytose foreign microorgnamisms.
The process of treating a substance with heat to destroy or slow the growth of pathogens?
Pasteurization
