Macrophages are modified ______________.

Eosinophils

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Neutrophils

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Monocytes

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Basophils

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Solution

The correct option is C Monocytes
Macrophages are born from white blood cells called monocytes, which are produced by stem cells in our bone marrow. Monocytes move through the bloodstream and when they leave the blood, they mature into macrophages. That is why macrophages are called modified monocytes. They live for months, patrolling our cells and organs and keeping them clean.

So, the correct answer is 'Monocytes'.

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