_______ are Cells That Ingest Bacteria and Other Foreign Matter

Question

_______ are cells that ingest bacteria and other foreign matter.
A) Natural killer (NK) cells
B) Interleukins
C) Phagocytes
D) Serotonins

Accepted Answer

Phagocytes are a type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests foreign particles such as bacteria, viruses, and dead cells. They play a critical role in the immune system's defense against foreign invaders. Natural killer cells (A) are a type of lymphocyte that plays a vital role in the immune system's defense against cancer and virus-infected cells. Interleukins (B) are a group of signaling molecules that regulate immune system activity. Serotonins (D) are neurotransmitters that regulate mood, appetite, and sleep.