Question

Macrophages, which can swallow and destroy old and dying cells, bacteria, or viruses, are large types of what cells?

Answer 1

white blood cells

Macrophages are large WBCs that can also swallow and destroy old and dying cells, bacteria, or viruses. Below, a macrophage is attacking and swallowing two particles, possibly disease-causing pathogens   Figure below  . Macrophages also release chemical messages that cause the number of WBCs to increase.