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Macrophages are related to pathogens because they function as immune cells that ingest and destroy them [1], subsequently secreting cytokines to signal the immune response [2] and recruit other cells to the site of infection [3].

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Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 3 facts

claimMacrophages primarily destroy pathogens, signal the innate immune response, and cause inflammation, though they are also capable of serving as antigen-presenting cells.

claimMacrophages play a critical role in activating other parts of the immune system by secreting chemical signals called cytokines after ingesting a pathogen.

claimMacrophages activate other parts of the immune system by secreting chemical signals called cytokines after ingesting a pathogen, which recruits other immune cells to the area and leads to inflammation.