What is the mononuclear phagocyte system why cant a neutrophil belong to this system?
The mononuclear phagocyte system is a network of immune cells, primarily monocytes and macrophages, that are involved in engulfing and eliminating pathogens, debris, and foreign substances. Neutrophils, on the other hand, are not considered part of this system because they have a different developmental origin and function. Neutrophils are granulocytes, not mononuclear cells, and they are more specialized in quickly responding to acute bacterial infections.