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Macrophage Engulfing Bacterium |
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| A macrophage, in yellow, engulfs and consumes a bacterium. Macrophages are immune cells that wander through the body consuming foreign particles such as dust, asbestos particles, and bacteria. They help protect the body against infection. | ||||||
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| Comparative Anatomy; Bacteria; Human Disease; Immune System | ||||||
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