A 14-year-old male is experiencing an asthma exacerbation.When reviewing the lab results,which of the following cells in the submucosa promote this inflammatory response and will be elevated?
A) Neutrophils
B) Eosinophils
C) Macrophages
D) Lymphocytes

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In the late asthmatic response,there are areas of epithelial damage and shedding caused at least in part by toxicity of eosinophil products.
Eosinophils,not neutrophils,promote the inflammatory response.
Eosinophils,not macrophages,promote the inflammatory response.
Eosinophils,not lymphocytes,promote the inflammatory response.

A 14-Year-Old Male Is Experiencing an Asthma Exacerbation