Cells That Ingest and Destroy Bacteria and Other Foreign Particles

question 33

Multiple Choice

Cells that ingest and destroy bacteria and other foreign particles are called:

• A)phagocytes.
• B)lymphocytes.
• C)goblet cells.
• D)ciliated cells.

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Definitions:

IgE

Immunoglobulin E, a class of antibodies produced by the immune system that plays a key role in allergic reactions.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the HIV virus, which damages the immune system.

Abbreviation

An abridged version of a word or phrase.

Folvite

A pharmaceutical form of folic acid, used to treat or prevent low blood levels of folate.