Which of the Following Describes the Effects of Phagocytosis

Question

Which of the following describes the effects of phagocytosis?
A) Release of histamine, a natural antimicrobial agent
B) Correction of hypoxemia by delivery of oxygen to oxygen-starved tissues
C) Ingestion and destruction of pathogens and other foreign substances
D) Activation of B and T cells

Accepted Answer

Phagocytosis is the process by which white blood cells engulf and destroy pathogens and other foreign substances, such as dead cells or debris, in the body. This helps to prevent the spread of infection and inflammation. It does not involve the release of histamine or the correction of hypoxemia, nor does it directly activate B and T cells (although it can assist in the presentation of antigens to these cells).