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Macrophages are derived from monocytes that circulate in the blood [1], [2], and they actively recruit neutrophils from the blood to sites of infection [3].

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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 3 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.
claimMacrophages phagocytose bacteria and recruit neutrophils from the blood to the site of infection.