Many parasites are too large to be engulfed by phagocytosis.Which of the following would be effective in killing parasites?

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Complement is a part of the innate immune system that helps in the killing of parasites. It can directly lyse the parasite or work in conjunction with phagocytic cells to help in their clearance. T helper cells and B cells are involved in the adaptive immune response, which is not as effective in killing parasites. Macrophages and basophils can engulf and kill smaller parasites through phagocytosis but are not effective against larger parasites.

Many Parasites Are Too Large to Be Engulfed by Phagocytosis