What stimulates the respiratory burst and production of highly toxic free radicals in the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?
a. Neutrophils adhering to the endothelium
b. Activation of the complement cascade
c. Release of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes
d. Activation of the fibrinolytic system
Ans: a. Neutrophils adhering to the endothelium
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