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question 20
cells that engulf and digest cellular debris are called
a) cancer cells.
b) bacterial cells.
c) mucous cells.
d) phagocytes.
e) erythrocytes.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Cancer cells are abnormal cells that grow uncontrollably, not for engulfing debris.
• Option B: Bacterial cells are prokaryotic organisms, not specialized for engulfing cellular debris in the body.
• Option C: Mucous cells secrete mucus, not for engulfing debris.
• Option D: Phagocytes (like macrophages, neutrophils) are cells that engulf and digest foreign particles, cellular debris, or pathogens.
• Option E: Erythrocytes (red blood cells) transport oxygen, not involved in engulfing debris.

Answer:

D. phagocytes