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Immunology

Meet Macrophage

Macrophage phagocytosis bacteria immunology

This animation is a cartoon depicting a macrophage chasing bacteria to ultimately phagocytose them. Macrophages are white blood cells. One of their main roles is to engulf and then digest pathogens such as bacteria. This process is known as PHAGOCYTOSIS. It is a complex mechanism that requires for the macrophage to rearrange its inner cell …

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Dendritic Cells

Dendritic Cell Cartoon Immunology antigen presentation

Dendritic cells are named after their branched projections called dendrites. These cells are the sentinels of the immune system and are always testing their surroundings in case they see any danger. Dendritic cells present antigens to T cells. They use a molecule called histocompatibility complex (MHC) to display little bits and pieces of the antigens …

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Lymphocytes

cartoon of immune cells, lymphocytes like t cells, b cells, regulatory t cells

Here is a general introduction to two types lymphocytes: T cell and B cells.

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