Which of the following is true of macrophages? Choose one: A. They are unable to perform phagocytosis. B. They are the cells most likely to first encounter an invading pathogen. C. They produce antibodies in response to antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells. D. They participate in the innate immune response but not in the adaptive immune response.
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They are unable to perform phagocytosis. - This is false. Macrophages are specialized cells that are capable of phagocytosis, which is the process of engulfing and digesting foreign particles, such as bacteria and viruses. B. They are the cells most likely to Show more…
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