Which cells resemble basophils and are found in connective tissue, close to small blood vessels?

A. Cytokines
B. Mast cells
C. NK cells
D. Dendritic cells
E. Alveolar macrophages


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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When the blood pressure becomes elevated above normal,

a. the carotid-sinus and aortic-arch baroreceptors increase their rate of firing. b. the cardiovascular control center decreases sympathetic and increases parasympathetic activity to the heart and blood vessels. c. arteriolar vasodilation occurs as a compensatory response. d. two of these answers. e. all of these answers.

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