Some types of B-cell tumor have been treated with rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, which exerts its effect through a mechanism known as ______ involving the participation of NK cells

a. degranulation
b. neutralization
c. opsonization
d. antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytoxicity
e. receptor-mediated endocytosis.


d

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Almost half of heart disease deaths occurred outside of the hospital, most likely because

a. people could not reach a hospital that has an emergency department. b. people failed to recognize early warning symptoms of a heart attack. c. the EMTs could not transport the patients to the hospital fast enough. d. there are not enough well-equipped hospitals in the patients' communities.

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A combining form other than colon/o that means colon is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A ringing or roaring sound in the ear is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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