The Main Phagocytic Cells in the Body Are

Question

The main phagocytic cells in the body are
A)monocytes and lymphocytes.
B)macrophages and lymphocytes.
C)neutrophils and basophils.
D)macrophages and neutrophils.
E)macrophages and natural killer (NK)cells.

Accepted Answer

Macrophages and neutrophils are the main phagocytic cells in the body. Macrophages are large phagocytic cells that can engulf and digest bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances. Neutrophils are small phagocytic cells that are the first to respond to infections and inflammation, and they mainly target bacteria. While other immune cells, such as monocytes, lymphocytes, and basophils, also have some phagocytic ability, they are not the main phagocytic cells in the body.