Asked by Kelvin Isowe on Jul 04, 2024
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The nonspecific body defense in which neutrophils and monocytes can leave the bloodstream to attack pathogens in other tissues is ____.
A) a chemical barrier
B) a mechanical barrier
C) inflammation
D) phagocytosis
E) species resistance
Phagocytosis
The process by which cells engulf and digest solid substances, such as bacteria or other foreign particles.
Neutrophils
A type of white blood cell important in the immune response, particularly in fighting bacterial infections.
Monocytes
a type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the immune system by engulfing and digesting pathogens and cellular debris.
- Familiarize yourself with the body's natural defenses against pathogens.
- Understand the functions and significance of the inflammatory response in defense.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the body's natural defenses against pathogens.
- Understand the functions and significance of the inflammatory response in defense.
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