Phagocytes
These cells bound and absorb pathogens. Break them down, effectively engulfing them.
There are several types:
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NEUTROPHILS : These are also known as granulocytes and provide an early response to inflammation. They kill pathogens but also die as a result.
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MACROPHAGES : These clean up after a response. They remove pathogens, dead neutrophils, and other debris.
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DENDRITIC CELLS : These activate the immune response and help engulf microbes and other invaders.
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MONOCYTES : These differentiate into Dendritic cells and Macrophages, as needed.
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MAST CELLS : These trigger an immune response when they detect an antigen.
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