The primary function of a phagocyte is to
A) destroy pathogens.
B) engulf pathogens.
C) evade pathogens.
D) both engulf and destroy pathogens.

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Phagocytes, such as macrophages and neutrophils, are white blood cells that have the ability to engulf or "eat" foreign particles, such as pathogens. Once they engulf a pathogen, they then release enzymes and other chemicals to destroy it. Therefore, the primary function of a phagocyte is to both engulf and destroy pathogens.

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