Lymphocytes
A) are actively phagocytic.
B) destroy red blood cells.
C) respond to antigens.
D) are primarily found in red bone marrow.
E) decrease in number during infection.

Question

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Lymphocytes play a key role in the immune system and respond to antigens, which can include foreign invaders like viruses or bacteria.

Answer: D
 While lymphocytes are not actively phagocytic, they are primarily produced in the red bone marrow.

Answer: E
 Lymphocytes generally increase in number during infection, as they work to combat the invading pathogen.