Schematic Depiction of Phagocytosis (Ingestion of Solid Particles) and Pinocytosis (Ingestion of Dissolved Particles)

(From Ganong WF. Review of Medical Physiology. 21st ed. New York, NY: Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill; 2003.)

Schematic depiction of phagocytosis (ingestion of solid particles) and pinocytosis (ingestion of dissolved particles)