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Do red blood cells destroy viruses in your body?
No. Only white blood cells destroys pathogens, such as viruses.
What produces heat and destroys pathogens?
liver
Process that destroys or kills pathogens?
disinfection
What is the name of the process where a white blood cell engulfs a pathogen?
Phagocytosis is the process by which a white blood cell engulfs and destroys pathogens such as bacteria or viruses. In this process, the white blood cell surrounds the pathogen with its cell membrane, forming a vesicle called a phagosome, which then fuses with lysosomes to break down the pathogen.
What Body system destroys pathogens that enter the body?
the immunes system i found out of my teacher
What body system destroys harmful substances such as pathogens and cancer cells?
Lymphatic system
Which body system destroys harmful substances such as pathogens and cancer cells?
Lymphatic system
The stomach is involved in defense against infection by?
secreting acid that destroys potential pathogens that are swallowed
What destroys pathogens?
Pathogens can be destroyed by the body's immune system, through the use of antibiotics or antiviral medications, and by physical methods such as heat, disinfectants, and sterilization.
What happens after a white blood cell destroys a pathogen?
After a white blood cell destroys a pathogen, it can either die itself or continue circulating in the body to fight other pathogens. The debris from the destroyed pathogen is usually broken down and eliminated from the body through processes such as phagocytosis or excretion.
What is the main function of the immun system?
The immune system plays an important role in the body's defence mechanisms. It destroys and eliminates the pathogens that invade our bodies.
What term means a white blood cell that surrounds and kills invading cells?
The term is "phagocyte." These cells engulf and digest pathogens as part of the immune response.
