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Phagocytic Cells in Immune Defense — NEET Biology

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Monocytes and natural killer (type of lymphocytes) in the blood as well as macrophages in tissues can phagocytose and destroy microbes.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 7 · Paragraph 32
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Match the following components of immunity with their correct roles: Column I A. Physical barriers B. Physiological barriers C. Cellular barriers D. Cytokine barriers E. B-lymphocytes Column II 1. Acid in stomach, saliva in mouth, tears in eyes 2. Produce antibodies in blood during acquired immunity 3. Polymorpho-nuclear leukocytes, monocytes, macrophages, natural killer cells 4. Prevent microbial entry via skin and mucous lining of tracts 5. Virus-infected cells secrete interferons to protect neighbouring cells

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