During a lecture on the different types of white blood cells, the nurse explains to the student nurses that these white blood cells have different functions. Based on this information, what is the function of neutrophils?
A) Release chemicals to assist the body in detoxifying foreign proteins
B) Involved in allergic and inflammatory reactions
C) First line of defense against bacteria
D) Play a role in acute and chronic inflammatory processes
C
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Neutrophils are the first line of defense against bacteria. Basophils are involved in allergic and inflammatory reactions. Eosinophils release chemicals to assist the body in detoxifying foreign proteins. Monocytes play a role in acute and chronic inflammatory processes.
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