Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781938168130
Author: Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 18, Problem 17RQ
Which of the following describes a neutrophil?
- abundant, agranular, especially effective against cancer cells
- abundant granular, especially effective against bacteria
- rare, agranular, releases antimicrobial defensins
- rare, granular, contains multiple granules packed with histamine
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