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QWhat are released in the respiratory burst having the potent of cell-killing ability?

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  • A Histamines ✔ ✖
  • B Neutrophils ✔ ✖
  • C Free Radicals ✔ ✖
  • D Platelets-derived growth factors ✔ ✖
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Free radicals are molecules that contain one or more unpaired electrons, making them highly reactive and unstable. They are released in the respiratory burst, which is a process that occurs when neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, are activated to fight off an infection. Free radicals have the potent of cell-killing ability, which is why they are so important in the body's defense against infection.

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