10 Questions
Which type of leukocytes are involved in our innate immunity?
Monocytes
What is the average lifespan of monocytes in blood circulation?
2 to 5 days
Which leukocytes lack any kind of pigments in their cytoplasm?
Monocytes
Where do monocytes migrate to from the blood to grow in size and become macrophages?
Tissues
Which leukocytes are the largest among all leukocytes?
Monocytes
Where do macrophages have the ability to adapt to specific tissue conditions?
Tissues
Which leukocytes are capable of migrating from the blood into the tissue where they grow in size and turn into macrophage dendritic cells?
Monocytes
From which type of stem cells do monocytes originate?
Myeloid stem cells
What are macrophages named based on?
Location
What percentage of total W.B.Cs do monocytes constitute?
2-5%
Test your knowledge about the characteristics and functions of monocytes in the immune system. Learn about their morphology, origin, lifespan, and roles in innate immunity.
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