Phagocytes Patrol the Body?s Tissues and Ingest Invading Microbes

question 42

Short Answer

Phagocytes patrol the body?s tissues and ingest invading microbes. Phagocytic cells include macrophages, dendritic cells, and __________.

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Definitions:

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Placenta

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IUD

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Birth Control

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