Corticosteroids interfere with chemotaxis of leukocytes by _____
a. decreasing the production of GM-CSF and IL-1
b. inducing apoptosis
c. inhibiting the expression of adhesion molecules on endothelial vessels
d. suppressing the activity of phospholipase A2
e. reducing nitrogen oxide synthase (NOS) activity.
C
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Choose the correct pronunciation of the term meningomyelocele.
A. MEH-nin-go-my-el-oh-SEAL B. Men-in-GO-my-el-oh-seal C. Meh-NING-oh-MY-el-oh-seal D. Meh-nin-GO-my-el-oh-seal E. MEN-in-go-MY-el-oh-seal