What is the difference between a macrophage and a monocyte?

Macrophages are simply monocytes that reside in tissues, rather than blood. In histology, monocytes appear bean shaped, whereas macrophages are just large with fluffy edges.

Answered by Alec S. Biology tutor

17976 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Explain two ways in which the human body reacts to an increase in body temperature above the optimum.


How do the offspring formed from asexual and sexual reproduction differ? Make sure to describe both processes in your answer.


Why are food chains rarely longer than three or four stages?


What molecules are proteins made of? (1 mark)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy