wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which of the following engulfs foreign materials?

A
Macrophages
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Plasma cells
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Mast cells
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Lymphocytes
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
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'.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Human Defence
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon