Question

question 91 (0.5 points)
what is true about monocytes?
they arise from myeloid stem cells in the bone marrow.
they produce antibodies.
they are smaller than erythrocytes.
they are granular.

Explanation:

• Monocytes are a type of white blood cell. They arise from myeloid stem cells in the bone marrow.
• Antibodies are produced by plasma cells (a type of B - cell), not monocytes.
• Monocytes are larger than erythrocytes (red blood cells).
• Monocytes are agranular (they do not have granules in their cytoplasm), while cells like neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are granular.

Answer:

They arise from myeloid stem cells in the bone marrow.