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Is Phagocytosis the process of destroying pathogens by surrounding and swallowing them?
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Macrophage main function is?
phagocytosis of damaged cells, pathogens or non-organic material in the body.
What are the adaptations of a neutrophil cell?
lobed nucleus to allow for greater flexibility during phagocytosis and movement in vessels aswell as many lysosomes present (making the cytoplasm look grainy) to aid the digestion of pathogens during phagocytosis.
A large white blood cell that can destroy substances such as cell debris dust pollen and pathogens by the process of phagocytosis?
All of them!
Examples of cells that carry out phagocytosis?
phagocytosis occurs in our body when some foreign particle enters inside it, our white blood cells engulf it, and then digest it. it is also how some microorganisms like ameoba get their food. example: white blood cell engulfing a large, liquid protein droplet.
Is it true that some bacteria are not pathogens?
yes it is true that some bacterias are not pathogens
What are the three specific steps for destroying pathogens?
destroying pathogens requires three specific steps
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.
Which process provides immunity against antigens and pathogens in the body fluids?
phagocytosis
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.
What is the medical term meaning white blood cells ingesting pathogens?
Phagocytosis is the medical term meaning digestion and ingestion of microorganisms by white blood cells.
Macrophage main function is?
phagocytosis of damaged cells, pathogens or non-organic material in the body.
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 cell type is responsible for destroying pathogens in the central nervous system?
microglia
What healing is taking place when a wound becomes inflamed?
Phagocytes are destroying pathogens
What are the adaptations of a neutrophil cell?
lobed nucleus to allow for greater flexibility during phagocytosis and movement in vessels aswell as many lysosomes present (making the cytoplasm look grainy) to aid the digestion of pathogens during phagocytosis.
What healing action takes place when a wound becomes inflamed?
Phagocytes are destroying pathogens
What healing action is taking place when a wound becomes inflamed?
Phagocytes are destroying pathogens
