Question

Of the following cell types, which are found patrolling areas exposed to harmful bacteria?

a) Fibroblasts
b) Osteocytes
c) Macrophages
d) Chrondroblasts

Answer 1

C. Macrophages

Step-by-step explanation:

Macrophages are derived from monocytes of the bone marrow. They migrate to connective tissue and are in charge of phagocytosis of foreign particles. They also participate in the enhancement of inmunological activities of lymphocytes. Macrophages can be found in infection sites, since they detect, phagocytose and destroy bacteria and other harmful organisms.