Fresszellen
Fresszellen, also known as phagocytes, are a type of white blood cell crucial to the immune system. Their primary function is to engulf and digest foreign particles, cellular debris, and pathogens like bacteria and viruses. The term "Fresszelle" literally translates from German to "eating cell," aptly describing their role.
There are several types of Fresszellen, with the most prominent being macrophages and neutrophils. Neutrophils are
The process of phagocytosis involves the Fresszelle extending its cell membrane to surround the target particle.