process of phagocytosis quizlet
neutrophils. -also called polymorphonuclear neutrophil(PMN) -ingest bacteria, dead cells, and cellular debris-first to respond-is short-lived and becomes a component of the purulent exudate or pus-the pus is removed from the body via the lymphatic system.î î î. steps of phagocytosis. 1. opsonization, recognition of the target and adherence of the phagocyte 2. engulfment or ingestion, and formation of phagosome 3. fusion lysosomal granules within the phagocyte 4. destruction of the target.