Cells That Engulf Bacteria or Cell Debris Within Loose Connective

question 114

Multiple Choice

Cells that engulf bacteria or cell debris within loose connective tissue are

• A) fibroblasts.
• B) macrophages.
• C) adipocytes.
• D) mast cells.
• E) melanocytes.

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Definitions:

Diploid Zygote

A fertilized egg cell that possesses two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, resulting in a diploid organism.

Fungal Filaments

The thread-like structures, or hyphae, that make up the mycelium of a fungus.

Mycelia

The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae, often found underground.

Hyphae

The long, branching filamentous structures of a fungus, which form the mycelium that is considered the vegetative part of the fungus.