Which of the following describes the 'Respiratory Burst' in neutrophils?
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Correct answer: A surge in oxygen use to produce reactive oxygen species
During phagocytosis, neutrophils experience a respiratory burst where NADPH oxidase produces superoxide radicals. These radicals are converted into hydrogen peroxide and hypochlorous acid to kill ingested microbes.
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