macrophage

 

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Which of the following types of cells is primarily responsible for the destruction of old cells and invasive micro-organisms?

Basophils

Basophils are not primarily responsible for the destruction of old cells and invasive micro-organisms.

Eosiniphils

Eosiniphils are not primarily responsible for the destruction of old cells and invasive micro-organisms.

B-cells

B-cells are not primarily responsible for the destruction of old cells and invasive micro-organisms.

Macrophages

MY ANSWER

Through the process of phagocytosis, macrophages are primarily responsible for the trapping and destruction of old cells and invasive micro-organisms.