Some intracellular pathogens produce phagocyte-killing proteins called ________ that kill the phagocyte after ingestion of the pathogen.
A) antibodies
B) antigens
C) leukocidins
D) pus

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Leukocidins are proteins produced by some intracellular pathogens, such as Staphylococcus aureus, which can kill phagocytes after the pathogen is ingested. Antibodies are proteins produced by the host immune system in response to foreign invaders, while antigens are substances that stimulate the production of antibodies. Pus is a viscous fluid that contains dead neutrophils, bacteria, and other cellular debris.

Some Intracellular Pathogens Produce Phagocyte-Killing Proteins Called ________ That Kill