Microbiology and Immunology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of a macrophage?
A
Phagocytosis/ intracellular killing
Cytokine production
Antigen presentation
NET formation
2
Q
How is phagocytosis initiated?
A
Phagocytosis is initiated when any of several types of receptors on the phagocyte surface recognise an appropriate foreign cell or molecule