Question

The giant cell is formed by the fusion of
A) Macrophage
B) Plasma cell
C) Mast cell
D) All of the above

Answer 1

hey hi..the correct answer is option A.

Macrophages are large amoeboid cells which phagocytose and destroy microbes, dead cells inert foreign particles etc...

hope it helps...

Answer 2

A) Macrophage

The giant cell is formed by the fusion of macrophages.

• This giant cell is also called Langhans giant cell
• It is a multinucleated cell involved in various pathologic and infectious conditions.
• It is formed by the fusion of macrophages in foreign body giant cells.
• These large cells have characters such as an arc of nuclei toward the outer membrane.
• The fusion of epithelioid cells, which are derived from immune cells called macrophages give rise to these cells.
• Various other cells are also involved in the formation of these giant cells such as monocytes.
• These are present at the site of chronic inflammation.