Which cellular component is most responsible for the production of reactive oxygen species during the inflammatory response in periodontal disease?

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ANeutrophil NADPH oxidase
BRibosomal RNA
CFibroblast mitochondria
DEpithelial cell lysosomes

✓ Correct answer: A. Neutrophil NADPH oxidase Neutrophil NADPH oxidase is primarily responsible for producing reactive oxygen species during the inflammatory response in periodontal disease as part of the respiratory burst that helps eliminate pathogens.

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