I found this animation to be very helpful in the understanding of phagocytosis. It covered the steps of phagocytosis; chemotaxis, adherence, ingestion, digestion and elimination, as well as the opsonization. I find that this animation added to my understanding of the process by going into some depth on the steps, but it also helped to keep it as simple as possible. Some of the terminology was slightly different, but when taken in context and followed along with he lecture notes, it made perfect sense.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter2/animation__phagocytosis.html
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I like your animation of phagocytosis because the steps are covered,in a short,straightforward, and--like you said--simple way.Our microbiology book goes into the subject in more depth.By combining your simple interpretation with the text,I found understanding and learning about the body's second line of defense to be easier and more fun. The animation is a good choice,too.
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