phagocytes

macrophages are a type of phagocytes that engulf bacteria and cellular debris.

neutrophils, another type of phagocytes, are crucial for early immune responses.

phagocytes effectively clear pathogens from the body during infection.

the process of phagocytosis allows phagocytes to destroy foreign invaders.

defective phagocytes can lead to increased susceptibility to infections.

phagocytes release cytokines to signal other immune cells.

the recruitment of phagocytes to sites of inflammation is a key immune response.

phagocytes play a vital role in tissue repair following injury.

monocytes differentiate into macrophages, which are highly active phagocytes.

phagocytes contribute to the resolution of inflammation by removing debris.

the efficiency of phagocytes is often assessed in clinical laboratory settings.