The Mechanism of Phagocytosis Chemotaxis: Chemical signals

Last updated: 7/8/2022

The Mechanism of Phagocytosis Chemotaxis: Chemical signals attract phagocytes to microorganisms Adherence: Attachment of a phagocyte to the surface of the microorganism Ingestion (Opsonization): microorganism is coated with serum proteins (Complement proteins and antibodies), making ingestion easier Digestion: Microorganism is digested inside a phagolysosome Discharge