114k views
18 votes
White blood cells are an important part of the human immune response. Two types of white

blood cells, neutrophils and macrophages, act as phagocytes. Phagocytes perform which of
Che following functions in the human body?
1 Point)
A. They produce antibodies.
B. They bind to antigens and develop into plasma cells.
C. They form a barrier against pathogens.
D. They engulf and destroy bacteria.

User Max Woolf
by
5.8k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

D. They engulf and destory bacteria.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Phagocytes are a type of white blood cell that use phagocytosis to engulf bacteria, foreign particles, and dying cells to protect the body."

hope this helps :)

User Aschoerk
by
5.4k points