Match each description with a particular leukocyte.
-Engulfs bacteria by phagocytosis

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Neutrophils are known for their ability to phagocytose (engulf and digest) bacteria.

Answer: E
 Monocytes can phagocytose bacteria and other foreign substances in the blood, and can also differentiate into macrophages to continue phagocytic activity in tissues.

Answer: B and C
 Eosinophils and basophils are not typically known for their phagocytic activity, but they do play roles in the immune response against parasites and allergies, respectively. Eosinophils release toxins to kill parasites, while basophils release histamine to cause an inflammatory response.

Match Each Description with a Particular Leukocyte