Which one of the following population of cells is most markedly increased during bacterial infections?
A) neutrophils
B) red blood cells
C) platelets
D) lymphocytes
E) monocytes

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Neutrophils are the primary responder cells during bacterial infections and are the first to migrate to the site of infection. Their numbers increase rapidly, making them the most markedly increased population of cells during bacterial infections. Red blood cells and platelets do not play a major role in immune response, while lymphocytes and monocytes may also increase during infections, but not to the extent that neutrophils do.

Which One of the Following Population of Cells Is Most