What is the primary mechanism by which neutrophils eliminate pathogens during phagocytosis?

A Oxidative burst
B Enzymatic degradation
C Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity
D Activation of complement system
Neutrophils use oxidative burst to produce reactive oxygen species, which help in killing the ingested pathogens.
Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease
Hematology Hematology: Blood Components Hematology: Blood Components Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high