Which white blood cells are first to arrive at the site of a wound to begin infection control?
A) basophils
B) eosinophils
C) neutrophils
D) monocytes

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Neutrophils are the first white blood cells to arrive at a site of injury or infection, where they phagocytose (engulf and destroy) invading pathogens. Basophils and eosinophils are involved in allergic reactions, while monocytes mature into macrophages and play a role in antigen presentation and phagocytosis.

Which White Blood Cells Are First to Arrive at the Site