AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2000

  • question_answer
    Which of the following cells is phagocytic in nature?

    A)                 Mast cell                             

    B)                 Podocytes

    C)                 Macrophages   

    D)                 Fibroblast cells

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Macrophages are modified monocytes (type of agranular leukocytes) which form after an inflammation. Macrophages are enlarged, Amoeba like cells which engulf pathogens, debris etc. via phagocytosis (endocytosis) and destroy them. Thus they play a major role in body?s defense.


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