Monocytes in the Immune System
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Which type of leukocytes are involved in our innate immunity?

  • Neutrophils
  • Eosinophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes (correct)
  • What is the average lifespan of monocytes in blood circulation?

  • 1 to 3 days
  • 2 to 5 days (correct)
  • 6 to 9 days
  • 10 to 14 days
  • Which leukocytes lack any kind of pigments in their cytoplasm?

  • Monocytes (correct)
  • Neutrophils
  • Eosinophils
  • Basophils
  • Where do monocytes migrate to from the blood to grow in size and become macrophages?

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

    Which leukocytes are the largest among all leukocytes?

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

    Where do macrophages have the ability to adapt to specific tissue conditions?

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

    Which leukocytes are capable of migrating from the blood into the tissue where they grow in size and turn into macrophage dendritic cells?

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

    From which type of stem cells do monocytes originate?

    <p>Myeloid stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are macrophages named based on?

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

    What percentage of total W.B.Cs do monocytes constitute?

    <p>2-5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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