Which of the following engulfs foreign materials?

Macrophages

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Solution

The correct option is B Macrophages
Macrophages (swallowing cell) engulf and digest debris and foreign particles through the process of phagocytosis,so macrophages act like scavengers. Macrophages comes from specific white blood cells called monocytes. They are constantly roaming around, searching for and destroying dead cells and foreign particles that do not belong to the body. They also help in getting rid of bacteria, fungus, and different parasites and also help fight off tumors. Hence, macrophages engulfs foreign material.
So,the correct answer is 'Macrophages'.

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