The Patient Inquires About How His Body Will Kill Pathogens

question 35

Multiple Choice

The patient inquires about how his body will kill pathogens unassisted by antibiotics. The nurse responds that a process called phagocytosis will:

• A) stimulate the body to make more white blood cells.
• B) create antibodies against the pathogen.
• C) engulf and destroy the pathogen.
• D) stimulate the production of interferons.

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