Neutrophils are best described as: (a) Phagocytic, have bilobed nucleus and are small (2-5 microns)  (b) Respond to chemokines and are primary defense against bacteria (c) Long-lived phagocytic cells.         why?

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Neutrophils are best described as:

(a) Phagocytic, have bilobed nucleus and are small (2-5 microns) 

(b) Respond to chemokines and are primary defense against bacteria

(c) Long-lived phagocytic cells.

        why?

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