Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-phagocytic monocyte (nongranular WBC)in the immune system
A)Phagocytosis
B)Specific immunity
C)Macrophage
D)Antibody
E)B cell
F)Nonspecific immunity
G)Antigen
H)T cell
I)Interferon

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A macrophage is a type of phagocytic cell in the immune system.

Answer: A 
 Phagocytosis is the process by which cells engulf and digest foreign particles or microorganisms.

Answer: F 
 Nonspecific immunity refers to the defense mechanisms that work against any type of pathogen, without targeting specific antigens.

Answer: D 
 Antibodies are proteins produced by B cells that specifically target and bind to antigens on pathogens, marking them for destruction by immune cells.

Answer: E 
 B cells are a type of lymphocyte involved in the production of antibodies in the specific immune response.

Answer: B 
 Specific immunity, also known as adaptive immunity, refers to the immune response that is tailored to specific pathogens and antigens.

Answer: G 
 An antigen is any substance that can stimulate an immune response, usually a foreign particle or microorganism.

Answer: H 
 T cells are a type of lymphocyte involved in coordinating the immune response and directly attacking infected cells.

Answer: I 
 Interferon is a protein released by cells in response to viral infection, which helps to inhibit viral replication and activate immune cells.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition