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Neutrophils are the most abundant of white blood cells and play an important role in fighting early stages of bacterial infections. They kill rapidly dividing bacteria. They are phagocytic and produce cytokines.
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b
Neutrophils
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Eosinophils defend against protozoan and parasitic infections. They would not be responsible for increasing body temperature in this case.
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e
Eosinophils
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Macrophages are responsible for increasing body temperature in fevers. They also act as antigen presenting cells and are involved in phagocytosis of cellular debris and pathogens.
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a
Macrophages
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Mast cells are responsible for triggering the inflammatory response. They are present in tissues and in a similar way to basophils, release histamine during the allergic response. They also express IgE receptors on their cell surfaces.
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d
Mast cells
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Basophils release histamine and trigger allergic reactions. They express igE receptors on their cell surface. They have a Bi-lobed nucleus.
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c
Basophils
Concept
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Macrophages
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Immunology
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A 41-year-old male presents to the GP with a productive cough and shortness of breath. On examination, his temperature is 38.8 degrees.

Which of the following cell types are responsible for increasing body temperature?
a