Chemotaxis is best described as ________.
A) the movement of neutrophils through capillary walls
B) the movement of cells along a chemical gradient
C) the dilation of blood vessels
D) the release of a lytic chemical by perforins
E) the accumulation of excess fluids in tissue space

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Chemotaxis refers to the directed movement of cells in response to a chemical gradient, typically towards a higher concentration of a signaling molecule. This process is important in immune responses, where cells such as neutrophils or macrophages are attracted to sites of infection or injury by chemical signals released by damaged cells or invading pathogens.

Chemotaxis Is Best Described as ________