Which of the Following are Referred to as Mononuclear Phagocytes

Question

Which of the following are referred to as mononuclear phagocytes?
A) Monocytes and macrophages
B) Lymphocytes and basophils
C) Mast cells and eosinophils
D) Basophils and eosinophils
E) Neutrophils and macrophages

Accepted Answer

Mononuclear phagocytes are immune cells that have a single nucleus and are involved in phagocytosis, the process of engulfing and destroying microorganisms and other foreign substances. Monocytes and macrophages are the two main types of mononuclear phagocytes in the body.