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What is the primary phagocytosis function of neutrophils in tissue?
What is the primary phagocytosis function of neutrophils in tissue?
- Defense against bacterial infection (correct)
- Defense against viral infection
- Antibody production
- Protection against fungal infection
How long do neutrophils circulate in the blood on average?
How long do neutrophils circulate in the blood on average?
- ~10 hours (correct)
- ~1 month
- ~1 week
- ~1 day
Why can't neutrophils return to the blood once they enter tissues?
Why can't neutrophils return to the blood once they enter tissues?
- They transform into macrophages in tissues
- They undergo apoptosis in tissues
- They lose their phagocytic ability in tissues
- They adhere to tissues through specific receptors (correct)
What stimulates the production of neutrophils?
What stimulates the production of neutrophils?
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What percentage of the neutrophil pool represents the marginating pool?
What percentage of the neutrophil pool represents the marginating pool?
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Why are neutrophil granules referred to as 'neutrophilic'?
Why are neutrophil granules referred to as 'neutrophilic'?
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What do neutrophils primarily use to kill bacteria?
What do neutrophils primarily use to kill bacteria?
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Which stressor can lead to an increased production of neutrophils?
Which stressor can lead to an increased production of neutrophils?
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