Vomiting Bile â Causes, Symptoms, Treatment. Bile is a digestive juice produced by the liver. The liver is located just above the stomach in the upper abdomen. After the intake of food, the bile travels from the liver to the gallbladder which then transfers it to the stomach. The bile is then mixed with the food to help its digestion.
phagocyte. [fagâ²ÉsÄ«t]. Etymology: Gk, phagein + kytos, cell. a cell that is able to surround, engulf, and digest microorganisms and cellular debris. Fixed noncirculating phagocytes include the fixed macrophages and the cells of the reticuloendothelial system. Free circulating phagocytes include the leukocytes.
The Phagocytes. Phagocytes are the soldiers of the immune system, and provide innate immunity. They are responsible for swallowing, killing and digesting invading microbes. The process of swallowing microbes is known as phagocytosis.There are two main types of phagocyte. 1  Microphages. 2  These cells are also known as Polymorphonuclear Leucocytes, PMNs and Polymorphs. 3  These cells start life in the bone marrow. 4  They are constantly circulating in the blood.he process of swallowing microbes is known as phagocytosis. There are two main types of phagocyte. 1  Microphages. 2  These cells are also known as Polymorphonuclear Leucocytes, PMNs and Polymorphs. 3  These cells start life in the bone marrow.