Macrophages
A) are derived from basophils.
B) reduce the inflammatory response.
C) are responsible for most phagocytic activity in the late stages of an infection.
D) produce cytokines that aid in the destruction of antigens.
E) are the first at the site of infection.

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Macrophages are responsible for most phagocytic activity in the late stages of an infection as they are long-lived cells that continue to engulf and digest pathogens and debris.