Monocytes / Macrophages= lecture
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What is the size range of blood monocytes?

  • >10 µm (correct)
  • <5 µm
  • >5 µm
  • <10 µm
  • What is the lifespan of blood monocytes?

  • 7-10 days (correct)
  • 1-2 days
  • 2-3 weeks
  • 3-4 months
  • What is the function of monocytes?

  • Phagocytosis (correct)
  • Oxygen transport
  • Hormone secretion
  • Muscle contraction
  • Where do monocytes migrate to and mature into macrophages?

    <p>Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of macrophages?

    <blockquote> <p>5 µm</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of reactive oxygen intermediates and nitric oxide?

    <p>Bactericidal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of macrophages?

    <p>Ingest and destroy microbes and foreign substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do kupffer cells reside?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of kupffer cells?

    <p>Removal of dying RBCs and bacteria from portal blood stream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do alveolar macrophages reside?

    <p>Lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of alveolar macrophages?

    <p>Clear airborne particles and pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the granules in macrophages packed with?

    <p>Enzymes and chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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