Question
Biology Question on body fluids and circulation
Blood cells involved in inflammatory reactions are
A
basophils
B
neuti-ophils
C
eosinophils
D
monocytes
Answer
neuti-ophils
Explanation
Solution
An infection or tissue injury usually causes redness, swelling, pain and production of heat that may result in fever. Such an expression is called inflammation. Neutrophils are most abundant, phagocytic WBCs. Their number increase during inflammation. Number of eosinophils increased during allergic condition. Number of basophils increase in chicken pox.