Question

What are phagocytes? Explain their role in our immune system.​ ​

Answer 1

• Phagocytes are the cells which ingest the pathogens that invade our body and kill them. Example: Neutrophils and macrophages.​ ​
• The process of ingesting the pathogen and killing them inside the phagocytic cell is called phagocytosis. Thus, phagocytes helps in destroying the disease-causing microorganisms and provide second line of defence.​