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During an acute inflammatory response which of the following is the first event

  • A. Extravasation of neutrophils
  • B. Upregulation of endothelial adhesion molecules
  • C. Secretion of opsonins
  • D. Phagocytosis
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because upregulation of endothelial adhesion molecules is the first event during an acute inflammatory response. This event facilitates the initial recruitment of leukocytes, including neutrophils, to the site of inflammation. Extravasation of neutrophils (choice A) occurs after adhesion molecules are upregulated. Secretion of opsonins (choice C) and phagocytosis (choice D) occur later in the inflammatory response process after the neutrophils have been recruited to the site of inflammation.