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Neutrophils are increased in response to bacterial infections. True or False?

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Neutrophils are increased in response to bacterial infections. True.

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True. Neutrophils are rapid responders to bacterial infections. They are phagocytes that specialize in engulfing and destroying bacteria. They produce enzymes and proteins that break down bacterial cell walls and puncture bacterial membranes. Abnormally high counts of neutrophils indicate infection, while low counts may increase susceptibility to infection.

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