Margination refers to
A) the chemotactic response of phagocytes.
B) the adherence of phagocytes to microorganisms.
C) dilation of blood vessels.
D) the movement of phagocytes through walls of blood vessels.
E) adherence of phagocytes to the lining of blood vessels.

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Margination refers to the adherence of phagocytes to the lining of blood vessels, particularly in response to an infection. As white blood cells move through the bloodstream, they are slowed down by the endothelial lining of blood vessels and adhere to it, allowing them to more effectively identify and eliminate pathogens.

Margination Refers to