Which of the Following Is Not True of Monocytes

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of monocytes?

• A)They make up 3-9% of the white blood cells.
• B)They are the largest blood cells in the circulating blood.
• C)They are phagocytes, which engulf and destroy microorganisms and dead cells.
• D)They are classified as granulocytes.
• E)All of these are true of monocytes.

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Definitions:

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Limited Rain

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