The function common to neutrophils, monocytes & macrophages is______________?
Correct answer: C. Phagocytosis
- A. Immune response
- B. Liberation of histamine
- C. Phagocytosis
- D. Destruction of old erythrocytes
Explanation
Neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages all ingest and destroy microbes or cellular debris by phagocytosis. Histamine release is mainly associated with basophils and mast cells, while removal of old erythrocytes is chiefly a macrophage function.
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