Types of Macrophage Table (Table 17.6). Reprinted from OpenStax Microbiology (p. 708), by N. Parker, M. Shneegurt, A.-h. Thi Tu, B. M. Forester, and P. Lister, 2016, Rice University. Copyright 2016 by Rice University. https://openstax.org/books/microbiology/pages/17-3-cellular-defenses

Types of Macrophage Table

Examples of different macrophages found within the body include microglial cells, Kupffer cells, Alveolar macrophages, and peritoneal macrophages.

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Monocytes that leave the bloodstream and differentiate into phagocytes suited for specific tissues. They provide immune protection and promote normal tissue function through cytokines. With dendritic cells, can reside for long periods of time in bodily tissues and promote immune response by producing and releasing cytokines.

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