Multiple choice

Which of the following options are major phagocytic cells?

  1. Lymphocytes

  2. Mast cells

  3. Macrophages

  4. Plasma cells
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Explanation

Macrophages are the major phagocytic cells of the immune system, derived from monocytes. They engulf and digest pathogens, dead cells, and debris through phagocytosis. Lymphocytes are involved in adaptive immunity, mast cells in allergic responses, and plasma cells produce antibodies.

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