The Mononuclear Phagocyte System (MPS) Is an Intricate Network Throughout

question 28

Multiple Choice

The mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) is an intricate network throughout the body that comprises

• A)connective tissue and monocytes.
• B)connective tissue and lymphocytes.
• C)connective tissue fibers and phagocytic white blood cells.
• D)connective tissue fibers, mast cells, and basophils.

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