MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Monocytes are cells that
A
are chemically attracted to the site of inflammation
B
are crucial in defense against viruses, parasites and chronic infections
C
acts like a vasodilator and attracts other cells to that site
D
Facilitate the flow of oxygen through the cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Circulating blood monocytes supply peripheral tissues with macrophage and dendritic cell (DC) precursors and, in the setting of infection, also contribute directly to immune defense against microbial pathogens.

Detailed explanation-2: -Monocytes participate in tissue healing, clearance of pathogens and dead cells, and initiation of adaptive immunity. However, recruited monocytes can also contribute to the pathogenesis of infection and chronic inflammatory disease, such as atherosclerosis.

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