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ARE Macrophages lymphocytes?
The type of leukocyte that becomes a macrophage is a monocyte. Macrophages are cells that digest cellular debris and pathogens.
What are the tissues of the immune system?
The lymphatic tissues, white blood cells, the cells of Langerhans, B-cells, T-cells, tonsils, lymph nodes, pancreas, bone marrow, mast cells, wandering lymphocytes, wandering macrophages, type I lung cells and quite a few other types
How do macrophages replicate?
Macrophages do not replicate. The bone marrow produces Monocytes which when they find a damaged area transform into Macrophages.
What are the functions of macrophages?
macrophages are very good at the process of phagocytosis
Are macrophages responsible for allergic reactions?
No, macrophages are responsible for removing dying or dead cells in the early stages of inflammation. Macrophages essentially ingest these.
What is alveolar macrophages also known as?
Alveolar macrophages, aka DUST CELLS.
What happens to monocytes when they enter tissues?
They become larger and turn into macrophages
What is murine macrophages?
Murine means "of, related to, or affecting rodents of the family Muridae," like mice. Murine macrophages are simply macrophages of these types of animals.
What are immature monocytes?
MACROPHAGES (Some Monocytes enter tissue, enlarge, and Mature into Macrophages).
What is the importance of macrophages?
Macrophages engulf and digest antigens and remove necrotic cellular debis in the lungs.
How does macrophages fight disease?
macrophages engulf, or eat , any microorganisms or viruses that enter your body
What do macrophages arise from?
Monocytes. When monocytes enter the tissue they are called Macrophages.
