Which of the following cells are more abundant in chronic inflammation than in acute inflammation ?
Correct answer: C. Plasma cells
- A. Neutrophils
- B. Eosinophils
- C. Plasma cells
- D. Normoblats
Explanation
Plasma cells are much more typical of chronic inflammation because they represent differentiated, antibody-secreting B cells. Neutrophils predominate in acute inflammation, whereas eosinophils are associated especially with allergy and parasitic disease.
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