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Macrophages
1What is the role of macrophages in the general response to infection?
Macrophages are specialised cells involved in the detection, phagocytosis and destruction of bacteria and other harmful organisms. In addition, they c...
What is the role of cytokine secreted by macrophage?
Cytokines are small soluble proteins that confer instructions and mediate communication among immune and non-immune cells. A portfolio of cytokines is...
What organs are Macrophage found in?
TypesCell NameAnatomical LocationAdipose tissue macrophagesAdipose tissue (fat)MonocytesBone marrow / bloodKupffer cellsLiverSinus histiocytesLymph no...
How do macrophages eat pathogens?
Instead, the eating machines engulf viruses and bacteria. This is called phagocytosis. First, the macrophage surrounds the unwanted particle and sucks...
Why does a macrophage place antigens on its surface?
Why does a macrophage present the antigen on its surface?What is the purpose of the receptors on the surface of the macrophages?Are antigens found on...