Which blood component is primarily responsible for the removal of antibody-coated pathogens from the circulation?

A Neutrophils
B Eosinophils
C Monocytes/Macrophages ✓
D Basophils

Explanation

Monocytes and macrophages play a key role in the immune response by recognizing, engulfing, and destroying antibody-coated pathogens through a process known as opsonization.

Source

Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease
Hematology Hematology: Blood Components Hematology: Blood Components Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high