Function & Kinetics of Granulocytes

Phagocytosis in a Neutrophil



  • When a neutrophil is faced with a microorganism or foreign particle, phagocytosis begins.

    
  • The neutrophil extends pseudopods around the foreign material and engulfs it.

    
  • Digestive enzymes present in the neutrophilic granules are released into the vacuole containing the foreign particle, and the particle is destroyed.

    
  • In most cases a mild infection enhances the function of neutrophils while a severe infection impairs their function.

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