The two types of leukocytes that clean up debris underneath the blood clot of a wound are
A) keratinocytes and macrophages.
B) Merkel cells and dendritic cells.
C) dendritic cells and keratinocytes.
D) macrophages and neutrophils.
E) fibroblasts and neutrophils.

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Macrophages and neutrophils are types of leukocytes (white blood cells) that play a role in cleaning up debris and fighting infection in wounds. Macrophages engulf and digest cellular debris, while neutrophils are among the first responders to migrate towards the site of inflammation.

The Two Types of Leukocytes That Clean Up Debris Underneath