the cells of the immune system - MONONUCLEAR PHAGOCYTES
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What is the Mononuclear Phagocyte System (MPS)?
It includes monocytes circulating in the blood and the cell types that develop from them as they migrate into tissues.
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What are macrophages?
Macrophages are a differentiated form of monocytes , present in nearly all tissues, with specialized properties.
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How do macrophages act and where are they most abundant?
Act as sentinel cells and particularly abundant in the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, lungs, and peritoneal cavity.
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What are some characteristics of macrophages?
Macrophages, when residing in tissue, are sometimes given directness names based on their locations.
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