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?

Tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of macrophages?

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

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

Bactericidal Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of macrophages?

Ingest and destroy microbes and foreign substances Signup and view all the answers

Where do kupffer cells reside?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of kupffer cells?

Removal of dying RBCs and bacteria from portal blood stream Signup and view all the answers

Where do alveolar macrophages reside?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of alveolar macrophages?

Clear airborne particles and pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What are the granules in macrophages packed with?

Enzymes and chemicals Signup and view all the answers

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