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The protein released during the acute phase of infection or inflammation that enhances immunity by promoting phagocytosis and activating platelets is ________ .

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Answer:

C-reactive protein

Explanation:

C-reactive protein is an annular pentameric protein present in the plasma, whose levels rise in reaction to inflammation. It is an acute-phase protein of hepatic origin that rises when macrophages and T cells secrete interleukin-6.

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