Which of the following statements is TRUE of eosinophils?
A) They are in intact skin, sebum, tears, etc.
B) They produce the coating of a pathogen by complement.
C) They secrete toxins onto the surface of helminth parasites.
D) They release prostaglandins and leukotrienes in response to microbes.
E) They decline during allergic reaction.

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Eosinophils are white blood cells that play a crucial role in the immune response against parasitic infections, particularly helminths (worms), by secreting toxic proteins and free radicals onto the surface of these parasites.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Eosinophils