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Bacteria are most commonly ENGULFED by _________________?

Correct answer: A. Neutrophilic leukocytes

  • A. Neutrophilic leukocytes
  • B. Large granular lymphocytes
  • C. Small lymphocytes
  • D. Killer cells

Explanation

Neutrophils are the main phagocytic leukocytes involved in engulfing and killing bacteria during acute inflammation. Lymphocytes and killer cells mainly perform immune recognition or cytotoxic functions rather than routine bacterial phagocytosis.

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