Which of the Following Describes the Function of Macrophages

Question

Which of the following describes the function of macrophages?
A) Phagocytosis and antigen presentation
B) Leukopoiesis and antibody secretion
C) Secretion of histamine and leukotrienes
D) Phagocytosis and anti-inflammatory activity

Accepted Answer

Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in the immune system. They are responsible for phagocytosis or engulfing and digesting invading pathogens, as well as presenting foreign antigens to other immune cells to initiate an immune response.