Which of the following cells plays the key role in chronic inflammation and is the main source of cytokines, arachidonic acid metabolites, and proteases?
A. neutrophils
B. plasma cells
C. B lymphocytes
D. T lymphocytes
E. macrophages
E
Macrophages are the main effector cells in chronic inflammation. These cells are multifunctional and secrete numerous mediators of inflammation, such as cytokines, arachidonic acid metabolites, and various proteases. Neutrophils are typically found in acute inflammation. Plasma cells and B lymphocytes secrete immunoglobulins, whereas T lymphocytes mostly secrete cytokines.
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