Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 22 - The Lymphatic System and Immunity - Figure 22.9 - Page 813: 1

Answer

Microbes ingested by phagocytes are destroyed in several ways:

Work Step by Step

They may be killed by lysozymes, and other digestive enzymes, or by oxidants. Some oxidants include superoxide (O2-) and hypochloride (OCL-) anions,as well as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
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