What is the primary function of the 'specific' (secondary) granules in neutrophils?
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Correct answer: Release of lactoferrin and lysozyme
Specific granules are smaller and more numerous than primary granules. They contain antibacterial substances like lactoferrin, which sequesters iron, and lysozyme, which degrades bacterial cell walls.
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