makrófágok
Makrofágok are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system. Their name comes from the Greek words "makros" meaning large and "phagein" meaning to eat, reflecting their primary function of engulfing and digesting foreign particles, pathogens, and cellular debris. These cells are found in tissues throughout the body, where they act as a first line of defense against infection and injury.
Makrofágok originate from monocytes, which are a type of white blood cell produced in the bone marrow.
The process by which macrophages engulf particles is called phagocytosis. They extend their cell membrane to