Which of the Following Statements Regarding Phagocytosis Is TRUE

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding phagocytosis is TRUE?

• A) Macrophages are the only phagocytes in the tissues.
• B) The microbe engulfed by the phagocyte is killed by lysosomal enzymes and hydrogen peroxide.
• C) Phagocytosis is controlled by a negative feedback mechanism whereby phagocytes release chemicals that inhibit further phagocytosis.
• D) The microbe engulfed by the phagocyte is killed by the membrane attack complex (MAC).
• E) Antibodies found inside lysosomes attack and kill microbes that are engulfed by phagocytosis.

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