Which of the following statements about macrophages is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about macrophages is incorrect?

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Macrophages are involved in phagocytosis. Macrophages function as antigen-presenting cells. Macrophages produce antibodies. Correct Macrophages help initiate an immune response.

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Macrophages do not produce antibodies; instead, they engulf pathogens and present antigens to activate other immune cells.

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