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phagocytosis, otherwise known as "cell eating". The cell takes it in by squeezing it through the cell membrane and creating a vesicle

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Can white blood cells engulf and destroy bacteria?

yes they can


What will some white blood cells engulf with the purpose of killing?

Bacteria


White blood cells engulf and digest and destroy invading bacteria using?

Phagocytosis


What are the parts of the blood and their roles?

blood has 4 components first are ERYTHROCYTES (red blood cells) which contain oxygen to transport all parts of the body. 2nd White blood cells which are of two type they either engulf the bacteria or produce antibodies to kill the bacteria. 3rd Plasma, contains dissolved nutrients like glucose and minerals which are used as a medium to transport it to the inner cells. 4th Platelets , are for blood clot.


What is it called when white blood cells eat bacteria?

they "engulf" the bacteria


Does white blood cells called basophils engulf and digest bacteria?

No, basophils do not engulf and digest bacteria. Basophils are a type of white blood cell that release chemicals like histamine to promote inflammation and help the body defend against parasites and allergens. Phagocytic white blood cells like neutrophils and macrophages are responsible for engulfing and digesting bacteria.


When they enclose bacteria certain types of white blood cells engulf bacteria and bring them into the cell what is this process called?

Phagocytosis


What does the cytoplasm of a phagocyte do?

To 'engulf' bacteria if you have an infection


What do white blood cells use to engulf and destroy bacteria that the glycoproteins recognize as not self?

White blood cells use a process called phagocytosis to engulf and destroy bacteria that are recognized as not-self by their glycoproteins. During phagocytosis, the white blood cell engulfs the bacteria, forms a phagosome, and then fuses it with lysosomes to break down the bacteria using enzymes.


What happens to the bacteria when it is blended with white blood cells?

The genetic material from the bacteria will get transfered into the white blood cell and more bacteria will be produced.


What kinds of of human cell is able to move through narrow openings in the engulf bacteria?

White blood cells.


What are cells that engulf and digest bacteria and other foreign substances as well as dibris from dead cells?

white blood cells or immune system....