Macrophages

A. reduce the inflammatory response.
B. are the first at the site of infection.
C. are derived from basophils.
D. produce cytokines that aid in the destruction of antigens.
E. are responsible for most phagocytic activity in the late stages of an infection.


Answer: E

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