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What is the task of a macrophage

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Answer/Explanation: A macrophage is a type of phagocyte, which is a cell responsible for detecting, engulfing and destroying pathogens and apoptotic cells. Macrophages are produced through the differentiation of monocytes, which turn into macrophages when they leave the blood.

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Answer: Its job is to locate microscopic foreign bodies and 'eat' them.

Explanation: Macrophages use the process of phagocytosis to engulf particles and then digest them.

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