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The white blood cells that engulf and digest pathogens by phagocytosis are the:

Answer: Phagocytes.

  • A Red blood cells
  • B Blood platelets
  • C Nerve cells
  • D Phagocytes

Correct answer: D. Phagocytes

Explanation: Phagocytes such as neutrophils and macrophages engulf and destroy pathogens by phagocytosis.

Antibody (Y-shaped) Binding an Antigenconstant region (Fc)variable regionvariable regionantigenantigen2 identical heavy chains+ 2 identical light chains

An antibody is Y-shaped, with two identical antigen-binding sites at the tips of the variable regions - each shaped to recognise one specific antigen - while the constant (Fc) region at the base is recognised by immune cells to trigger further responses.

Concept context

Innate and adaptive immunity, B cells, T cells, antibodies, vaccines, and immune disorders. Critical for NEET.

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