Question

multiple choice question
monocytes that migrate into the tissues become phagocytes called ______.

○ eosinophils
○ macrophages
○ basophils
○ lymphocytes

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the function and transformation of monocytes. Monocytes are a type of white blood cell. When they migrate from the bloodstream into tissues, they differentiate into macrophages, which are phagocytic cells that help in immune responses by engulfing pathogens and debris. Eosinophils, basophils, and lymphocytes have different functions and origins, so they are not the result of monocyte migration into tissues.

Answer:

B. macrophages