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Function Eosinophils?  Phagocytosis Processed Antigens Destroys Parasitic Worms

Eosinophils are involved in the phagocytosis of processed antigens and are particularly effective at destroying parasitic worms.

Phagocytosis of processed antigens, destroys parasitic worms (tapeworms, pinworms, flukes, hookworms)

Front What is the function of Eosinophils? 
Back Phagocytosis of processed antigens, destroys parasitic worms (tapeworms, pinworms, flukes, hookworms)

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