Question

The term given to engulf foreign particles in solid state in bulk through invagination of cell membrane Options А Phagocytosis B Lysis C Compliment system D None of the above​

Answer 1

The term given to engulf foreign particles in solid-state in bulk through invagination of the cell membrane is Phagocytosis. (A)

• Phagocytosis is the process of ingesting foreign substances like other microorganisms or apoptotic cells etc.
• It is a necessary process to maintain the homeostasis of tissues.
• It is performed by different cells of our body like neutrophils, macrophages, dendritic cells etc
• Phagocytosis is a type of endocytosis
• A cell performing Phagocytosis is generally called Phagocyte.