alleryPhagocytic cells of the immune system include
AB-lymphocytes and T-cells mainly
BPlatelets and erythrocytes mainly
CNeutrophils and monocytes mainly
DEosinophils and basophils mainly
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Neutrophils and monocytes mainly
Neutrophils and monocytes (which mature into macrophages in tissues) are the principal phagocytes.
They engulf and destroy invading microorganisms.
Eosinophils target parasites
basophils mediate inflammation
lymphocytes mount adaptive immunity.
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