Which cell types provide protective responses during inflammation?
A. Macrophages and neutrophils
B. Erythrocytes and platelets
C. Eosinophils and basophils
D. Natural killer cells
A
Macrophages and neutrophils initiate and complete phagocytosis against invading microorgan-isms, providing the body with protection against infection. Natural killer cells are not particularly active during inflammation. Eosinophils and basophils are responsible for vascular changes, not protection. Erythrocytes and platelets have no direct roles in inflammation.
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