Question

Which of the following are called scavengers?
a) Lymphocytes
b) Thrombocytes
c) Erythrocytes
d) Monocytes

Answer 1

d) Monocytes is correct answer

Answer 2

Hey dear,

◆ Answer -
(d) Monocytes

● Explanation -
- Scavenger cells are phagocytic cells that remove tissue debris and some invading pathogens.
- Macrophages (which are derived from monocytes) are called scavenger cells in body.
- Other scavenger cells include granulocytes & natural killer cells.
- They eliminate infective organisms by acute-phase response & inflammatory response.


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