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Monocytes ARE a a type of leukocyte , part of the human body's immune system,

monocytes have 2 funtions:

1. to replenish macrophages and dendrites to normal state

2. monocytes can quickly (takes 8-12 hours and yes its not quickly....) go to the site of the infection and divide the tissue AND differentiate macrophages and dendritic cells to elicit an immune response...

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