Match the leukocyte type with a specific function (use an answer only once).
-lymphocytes-plasma cells

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Lymphocytes are responsible for recognizing foreign antigens and producing antibodies in response to them. Plasma cells are a specialized type of lymphocyte that produce and secrete large amounts of antibodies.

Answer: B
 Antigen-presentation is a function primarily carried out by dendritic cells, which are a type of leukocyte. They capture and process foreign antigens, then present them to other immune cells such as T lymphocytes, which can then mount an immune response.

Answer: C
 Phagocytosis is the process by which certain leukocytes, such as neutrophils and macrophages, engulf and destroy foreign particles or pathogens. This is an important mechanism of the innate immune system.

Match the Leukocyte Type with a Specific Function (Use an Answer