A type of white blood cell that engulfs foreign organisms and infected, damaged, or aged cells, and that is particularly prevalent during the inflammatory response is a
A) neutrophil.
B) lymphocyte.
C) platelet.
D) macrophage.

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Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that are the first responders to infection and are particularly prevalent during the inflammatory response. They engulf and digest foreign organisms and debris.

A Type of White Blood Cell That Engulfs Foreign Organisms