Phagocytes Flashcards
1
Q
What are macrophages?
A
Macrophages are a type of phagocytic cell that can identify and engulf bacteria.
2
Q
What are pseudopodia?
A
Pseudopodia are false feet produced by macrophages that flow around bacteria to engulf them.
3
Q
What is phagocytosis?
A
Phagocytosis is the process where macrophages use pseudopodia to engulf and digest bacteria.
4
Q
How do macrophages destroy bacteria after engulfing them?
A
After engulfing the bacteria, macrophages fuse the vacuole containing the bacteria with lysosomes (enzyme-filled vacuoles), which destroy the bacteria.
