The uptake of bacteria by phagocytes is an active process, which requires the triggering of specific receptors on the phagocyte. Fc receptors, which bind antibody-coated bacteria, are one of the receptors capable of triggering phagocytosis.
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Janeway's Immunobiology, 7th Edition
Murphy, Travers, & Walport
ISBN: 978-0-8153-4123-9
Normally I jump on people who correct pronunciation in youtube comment threads, but I have to agree this particular error is egregious. A soft "a" sound and hard "g" sound are needed here to not completely bastardize the word.
bourbonstmc 2 years ago
I love my leukocytes.
EliteDoomer 2 years ago
Phago is pronounced "fago", as in "fagocytosis" or "fagocytes".
stayjaytay 2 years ago
yeah i love microbiology
Taojac 2 years ago