Which of the following statements regarding neutrophils are true?
A. The neutrophil undergoes final maturation after release into the circulation
B. Patients with chronic granulomatous disease have a defective neutrophil H-oxidase system
C. Neutrophil killing of bacteria is achieved by oxidants, proteinases and cationic proteins
D. The normal human neutrophil circulates in the blood for 7–10 days
Answer:B
Which of the following statements regarding neutrophils are true?
A. The neutrophil undergoes final maturation after release into the circulation B. Patients with chronic granulomatous disease have a defective neutrophil H-oxidase system C. Neutrophil killing of bacteria is achieved by oxidants, proteinases and cationic proteins D. The normal human neutrophil circulates in the blood for 7–10 days