An Infection in the Skin, Such as a Pimple, Often

question 27

Multiple Choice

An infection in the skin, such as a pimple, often produces pus. The major component of pus is:

• A) Toxic oxygen molecules released by macrophages
• B) Toxic nitrogen molecules released by macrophages
• C) NETs released by neutrophils
• D) Dead epithelial cells killed by lysozyme
• E) Dead and dying neutrophils

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