Which of the following cells are more abundant in chronic inflammation than in acute inflammation ?

Correct answer: A. Plasma cells

  • A. Plasma cells
  • B. Eosinophils
  • C. Neutrophils
  • 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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