Surface barriers, such as cutaneous and mucous membranes, serve the immune system as the __________.

What will be an ideal response?


first line of defense

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In many areas of the world, humans are destroying habitats at an alarming rate. Why is habitat destruction so dangerous?

What will be an ideal response?

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The progesterone receptor (PR) is a steroid hormone receptor and transcription factor. The protein SRC-1, which does not bind DNA by itself, can bind to PR and increase expression of genes regulated by PR. Based on this information, SRC-1 is best described as a(n)

A. inducer. B. general transcription factor. C. specific transcription factor. D. coactivator.

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Which of the following is associated with the greatest ability to withstand unfavorable conditions?

a. Capsule b. Cell membrane c. Fimbriae d. Endospore e. Cell wall

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