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Monocytes are called scavengers.

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Monocytes engulf micro-organisms at the site of the infection and remove cell debris. Therefore, they are called scavengers.
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    B
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    C
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    C
    A is true and R is false.
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    If Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
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