Phagocytes: Your Body's Cellular Clean-Up Crew
A phagocyte is a type of white blood cell that ingests and destroys foreign particles—bacteria, viruses, dead or damaged cells. Major types include:
- Neutrophils: Most common; first responders to infection.
- Macrophages: Reside in tissues; remove dead/damaged cells and foreign debris.
- Dendritic cells: Located in skin and mucosa; capture and present antigens to the immune system.
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