White blood cells engulf bacteria in a process called:

Diapedesis

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Phagocytosis

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Active tranport

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Passive transport

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Solution

The correct option is B Phagocytosis
White blood cells like neutrophils. monocytes, macrophages, mast cells, dendritic cells etc, defend the body by engulfing pathogens. This process is called phagocytosis.
So, the correct answer is 'Phagocytosis'

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White blood cels engulf bacteria in a process called:
(a) diapedesis

(b) phagocytosis

(d) passive transport

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