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What is the function of a macrophage?
Patrol for pathogens and eliminate dead and dying cells
What is the percentage range of monocytes in the Total White Blood Cell count?
2-8%
In what type of infection are monocytes increased?
Chronic infection
What is the vital role of the immune system?
Protect the body from illness
What is the association between the immune system and the lymphatic system?
They make use of the same organs but have different functions
Test your knowledge on NCM 112 - Care of Clients with Problems in Oxygenation, Infectious, Inflammatory & Immunologic Response, Cellular Aberrations, Acute & Chronic. This quiz covers topics such as monocytes, which are the largest type of WBC and make up 2-8% of the TWBC count. Learn about their role in chronic infection and their example as a macrophage.
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