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In our body, where can we found our monocytes?
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Bloodstream: This is a great question. When a macrophage enters the blood, it's called a "monocyte"; as soon as it goes back into the tissues, it becomes a "macrophage" again. This causes some confusion even among biology instructors.
Answered 12/10/2013
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White blood cells: Monocytes are a type of white blood cell.
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