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To determine: The type of cell which is responsible for engulfing the foreign substance.
Introduction: The defense mechanism of the body against infectious pathogens and foreign invaders is referred to as the immune system. The immune system is made up of a network of organs, tissues, and cells to protect the body against foreign materials.
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Specialized cells are engaged in the immune system to isolate, attack, and remove the invaders. In this way, the type of immune cell that is responsible for engulfing foreign material is the macrophage. It is a type of phagocyte involved in detecting, engulfing, and destruction of foreign invaders. The macrophages are produced from the differentiation of monocytes (a type of white blood cell).
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