What is the mediastinum?
A. The space between the pleural cavities that contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, thymus, and major vessels
B. The wall separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity
C. The three layers of membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord
D. Another name for the anatomical cavity located in the middle of the body
Answer: A
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a) Macrophage - process and presentation of foreign antigens to T cells b) Dendritic cell - processes and presents antigen to T and B cells c) B cells - process and presents antigen to helper T cells d) Plasma cell - produces and secretes antibodies e) All of these are correct matching of the cells and their functions
The ________________________________________ skeleton is the framework of the body that includes such components as the skull, auditory ossicles, vertebral column, and ribs
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is the correct sequence from smallest to largest?
A. amino acid, cell, protein, atom B. protein, cell, amino acid, atom C. amino acid, atom, cell, protein D. atom, amino acid, protein, cell E. cell, protein, amino acid, atom
Which of the following events occurs because of the low pH of the stomach?
A. activation of salivary amylase B. enhanced carbohydrate digestion C. proper environment for functioning of pepsin D. protein synthesis E. lipid digestion