A macrophage is a type of large white blood cell that plays a critical role in the immune system and the maintenance of healthy tissues throughout the body. They are essential for detecting, engulfing, and destroying pathogens and damaged cells, a process called phagocytosis. 🗂️Key Functions Macrophages perform a variety of crucial functions, acting as both the body’s primary “cleanup crew” and key orchestrators of immune responses: 📑Phagocytosis: They engulf and digest foreign substances like

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