Question detail
Which of the following best describes the role of phagocytosis in the immune system?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. To produce antibodies against pathogens
- B. To engulf and digest pathogens
- C. To create memory cells for future infections
- D. To release histamines
Answer
The correct option is To engulf and digest pathogens because it matches the approved biology in Human defence systems within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is To engulf and digest pathogens because it stays accurate for Human defence systems in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain how white blood cells defend against pathogens by phagocytosis and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Phagocytosis
Students often confuse phagocytosis with the action of antibodies, thinking that all white blood cells function the same way.
Clarify that phagocytosis is a specific process where certain white blood cells engulf and digest pathogens, while antibodies are produced by different white blood cells to neutralize pathogens.
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