Multiple choice

Mononuclear phagocyte system is based on analogies in the morphology, function, origin, and dynamics of the phagocytes. Which among the following can be excluded from the mononuclear phagocyte system?

  1. Monocytes

  2. Kupffer cells

  3. Kidney mesangial cells

  4. Lymph node medullary macrophages

  5. Endothelial cells
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Endothelial cells are not essentially phagocytic, although they do contribute by the production of mediators of the inflammatory process, particularly acute inflammation and were previously lumped together with the mononuclear phagocyte system in what is known as the reticuloendothelial system (RES).

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