Macrophages: The Destroyers

Before we move on from the innate immune system, let’s go through all the cell types one by one, so that we can better understand them. Let’s start with macrophages, which are long-lived phagocytic cells. They play a pivotal role in recognition, phagocytosis, and degradation of cellular debris and pathogens. Let’s learn more about them now! Script by Niyati Vachharajani Select images provided by Watch the whole Immunology playlist: General Chemistry Tutorials: Organic Chemistry Tutorials: Biochemistry Tutorials: Biology/Genetics Tutorials: Anatomy & Physiology Tutorials: Biopsychology Tutorials: Microbiology/Infectious Diseases Tutorials: History of Drugs Videos: EMAIL► ProfessorDaveExplains@ PATREON► Check out “Is This Wi-Fi Organic?“, my book on disarming pseudoscience! Amazon: Bookshop: Barnes and Noble: Book Depository: