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Monocytes are immune cells that originate in the bone marrow and are continuously released into the blood [1], where they circulate [2] and line the walls of blood vessels to filter pathogens {fact:2, fact:4}.

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The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Janeway CA Jr, Travers P, Walport M · Garland Science 2 facts
claimMacrophages are the mature form of monocytes, which circulate in the blood and differentiate into macrophages upon migrating into tissues.
claimMacrophages are the mature form of monocytes, which circulate in the blood and differentiate into macrophages upon migrating into tissues.
How the Immune System Works with Primary Immunodeficiency igcares.com IGCares 1 fact
claimThe spleen is a collection of T-lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes, and monocytes that filters the blood and provides a site for immune system cells and organisms to interact.
3. The Innate Immune System - Immunopaedia immunopaedia.org.za Immunopaedia 1 fact
claimMonocytes originate in the bone marrow and are continuously released into the blood.
The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org Immune Deficiency Foundation 1 fact
claimMonocytes line the walls of blood vessels in organs like the liver and spleen to capture microorganisms passing through the blood.