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  • Macrophages: The Immune System's Cellular Clean-Up Crew
    The large cell that engulfs foreign material and worn-out red blood cells is called a macrophage.

    Here's why:

    * Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are part of the immune system. They are known for their ability to engulf and destroy pathogens, cellular debris, and other foreign substances through a process called phagocytosis.

    * Red blood cells have a limited lifespan (around 120 days) and eventually become worn out. Macrophages are responsible for removing these old red blood cells from circulation.

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