Mucous membranes prevent most pathogens from entering the body because of the stickiness of the mucus and the presence of lysozymes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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List all of the errors in Figure 1.1.
Which of the following statements regarding the chemical mediators of inflammatory responses is NOT true?
A. They may be generated by enzymatic cleavage of proteins in plasma. B. They are all peptides. C. The may be secreted by cells that enter the affected area. D. They may be chemotaxins. E. They may be secreted by cells residing in the area of injury.
In addition to its hinge function, when the knee is _______ it allows for some slight ________
A. flexed; circumduction B. flexed; rotation C. extended; supination D. extended; gliding
The thin sheet of lubricant that is secreted between serous membrane layers is referred to as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).