________ are large phagocytic WBCs that are "transformed" into phagocytic macrophages at the site of an injury.

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Monocytes are large phagocytic WBCs that can migrate into tissues and transform into macrophages at the site of an injury or infection. Neutrophils are also phagocytic WBCs but do not transform into macrophages. Eosinophils and basophils have important roles in the immune response, but they are not usually involved in phagocytosis. Lymphocytes, while important in immune defense, are not phagocytic cells.

________ Are Large Phagocytic WBCs That Are "Transformed" into Phagocytic