Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780323354097
Author: Sue E. Huether RN PhD, Kathryn L. McCance RN PhD
Publisher: Elsevier Science
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Chapter 6.4, Problem 4QC
Summary Introduction

To explain: The phagocytic cell types that are involved in acute inflammatory response.

Concept introduction: Different kinds of immune cells are recruited that work specifically as well as non-specifically to remove the pathogens from the body. Phagocytosis is a process in which phagocytes are involved in engulfing, destroying, and removing pathogenic microorganism and foreign debris from the body. Phagocytes are the immune cells that eliminate the pathogens through phagocytosis.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The roles of each phagocytic cell types in acute inflammatory response.

Concept introduction: Different kinds of immune cells are recruited that work specifically as well as non-specifically to remove the pathogens from the body. Phagocytosis is a process in which phagocytes are involved in engulfing, destroying, and removing pathogenic microorganism and foreign debris from the body. Phagocytes are the immune cells that eliminate the pathogens through phagocytosis.

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