The classic response to infectious and inflammatory processes is an increase in the _____________ number of __________________.

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One of the classic responses to infectious and inflammatory processes is an increase in the absolute number of neutrophils, which are important immune cells that help fight off infection. Option B, myeloblasts, are immature cells that develop into different types of blood cells, and are not typically increased during infectious and inflammatory processes. Option C, reticulocytes, are immature red blood cells that are not directly involved in the immune response. Option D, lymphocytes, can also increase during infections but are often increased relatively, rather than in absolute numbers. Option E, relative lymphocytes, is not a complete answer as it only addresses one part of the question and does not specify the type of immune cell that would increase in this scenario.

The Classic Response to Infectious and Inflammatory Processes Is an Increase