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Whats the difference between a White Blood Cell and a Phagocyte? (1 Viewer)

SaorisJay

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Yo all. Im studying 4 HSC right now, and am somewhat confused. I know the diff between B cells and T cells, and between the Phagocytes and the Antibodies, but i cant logically think what the difference between Phagocytes and White Blood Cells could be...any help? Thanks in advance
 

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A phagocyte is simply a type of white blood cell, that engulfs foreign bodies. And there are 2 kinds of phagocytes - macrophages and neutrophils.
 

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B cells - produce antibodies

Antibodies - bind and kill bacteria, and neutralise toxins, helps phagocytosis (helps phagocytes to enguld more efficiently)

T cells - kill foreign materials, like viruses, directly

Phagocytes - a type of white blood cells that engulf (eat) antigens.

Antigen - something that triggers an immune response
 

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