The protein released during the acute phase of infection or inflammation that enhances immunity by promoting phagocytosis and activating platelets is ________ .
a. C - reactive protein
b. HDL
c. soy protein
d. lipoprotein - associated phospholipase A(2)
e. LDL
Ans: a. C - reactive protein
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