Multiple Choice
Which type of granulocyte is primarily responsible for engulfing and digesting foreign cells and molecules they encounter and recognize?
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19. Innate Immunity
Cells of the Immune System: Granulocytes
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Which granulocyte is the first to respond to an infection, has hydrolytic enzymes in its granules, and possesses the ability of phagocytosis?
A
Basophil.
B
Eosinophil.
C
Neutrophil.
D
Macrophage.
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Understand the role of granulocytes in the immune response. Granulocytes are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in defending the body against infections.
Identify the characteristics of neutrophils. Neutrophils are the most abundant type of granulocytes and are known for being the first responders to microbial infection.
Recognize the function of hydrolytic enzymes. Neutrophils contain granules filled with hydrolytic enzymes that help break down pathogens during the immune response.
Learn about phagocytosis. Neutrophils have the ability to engulf and digest microorganisms through a process called phagocytosis, which is essential for clearing infections.
Compare neutrophils with other granulocytes. While basophils and eosinophils also contain granules, they are not primarily involved in phagocytosis or the initial response to infection like neutrophils are.
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