IB Biology SL 3.2.5 Phagocytes Question Bank
Practise IB Biology SL 3.2.5 by explaining how phagocytic leucocytes ingest and destroy pathogens.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Biology SL
- Level
- SL
Practise IB Biology SL 3.2.5 by explaining how phagocytic leucocytes ingest and destroy pathogens.
The structure of part of the digestive system is shown in the diagram below.

Cells defend the body against pathogens. Outline how some of these cells ingest pathogens in the blood and in body tissues.
attraction to foreign protein/pathogen / chemotaxis;
membrane invaginates / engulfs foreign matter / phagocytosis/endocytosis; formation of vacuole/vesicle;
(phagocytes) can squeeze out of walls of capillaries;
Marking guidance:
Accept clearly annotated diagrams.