The process of engulfing and digesting invading organisms is called

A) suppression.
B) cellular inhibition.
C) phagocytosis.
D) nonspecific immune response.
E) lymphocytosis.

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The process of engulfing and digesting invading organisms is calledA)  suppression.B)  cellular inhibition.C)  phagocytosis.D)  nonspecific immune response.E)  lymphocytosis.

Jalina Cayao · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The process described matches the definition of phagocytosis, which is the engulfment and digestion of invading organisms by cells such as macrophages or neutrophils. Option A (suppression) and option B (cellular inhibition) do not accurately describe this process, and option D (nonspecific immune response) is a broader category that includes phagocytosis but also includes other ways the body fights off invading organisms. Option E (lymphocytosis) refers to an increase in white blood cells called lymphocytes, but does not describe the described process.

The process of engulfing and digesting invading organisms is called

A) suppression.
B) cellular inhibition.
C) phagocytosis.
D) nonspecific immune response.
E) lymphocytosis.

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