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The tissue macrophages are derived from the________________?

Correct answer: C. Monocyte

  • A. Neutrophil
  • B. Eosinophil
  • C. Monocyte
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Tissue macrophages develop from circulating monocytes that leave the blood and differentiate within tissues. Neutrophils and eosinophils are granulocytes and do not normally become macrophages.

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