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Endocytosis:==> Phagocytosis or Pinocytosis.

Endocytosis is the name given to the process of cells absorbing molecules.

Pinocytosis is intended for small molecules

Phagocytosis is for large particles. (larger then ~around 0.75 µm in diameter)

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