Physiology Oxidative or Respiratory burst phenomenon? A Due to antimicrobial proteins called defensins B Occurs during diapedesis C Activation of NADPH oxidase associated with increase in oxygen uptake and metabolism in neutrophils D Production of HOCl, HOBr from Cl-, Br- respectively by the action of myeloperoxidase 💡 Explanation Oxidative or Respiratory burst phenomenon? ✓ Correct Answer: C. Activation of NADPH oxidase associated with increase in oxygen uptake and metabolism in neutrophils