Phagocytes
A) are of two main types: mononuclear phagocytes such as granulocytes, and polymorphs such as macrophages.
B) include monocytes found principally in tissues, rather than circulating in blood.
C) include the polymorphonuclear granulocytes and macrophages.
D) include dendritic cells that are confined to strategic locations in the lymphatic system such as the Kupffer cells of the liver which can present antigens to T and B cells.
E) are specific effector cells which engulf bacteria in response to secondary infection.

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Phagocytes include polymorphonuclear granulocytes (such as neutrophils) and macrophages, which are key components of the innate immune system responsible for engulfing and digesting pathogens.