sentence: Neutrophils are an important part of the body's immune system.
sentences_before: The process of taking in bacteria is called phagocytosis. The bacteria end up in a vacuole inside the neutrophil. The enzymes then get to work on the bacteria.
sentences_after: They are a kind of granulocyte, and have a short life-span of a couple of days.
concept_name: neutrophil
headings: Neutrophil
categories: Blood cells Immunology