Neutrophils swell and mature into macrophages after they enter the tissues.

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Neutrophils and macrophages are different types of immune cells. Neutrophils are typically the first line of defense and are short-lived, while macrophages are longer-lived and play a more specialized role in removing debris and pathogens from tissues. While neutrophils and macrophages may both be present in some tissues, neutrophils do not "mature into" macrophages.

Neutrophils Swell and Mature into Macrophages After They Enter the Tissues