Complement proteins and antibodies coat a microorganism and provide binding sites, enabling macrophages and neutrophils to phagocytize the organism. This phenomenon is termed ________
A) opsonization
B) agglutination
C) diapedesis
D) chemotaxis
A
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A) inflammation. B) apoptosis. C) fibrosis. D) cystosis. E) necrosis.
Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the immune system?
a) Increased susceptibility to infections b) Increased susceptibility to malignancies c) Decreased response to vaccines d) Increased response of T cells to antigens e) Decreased production of antibodies
A fever augments the inflammatory response and therefore inhibits the multiplication of __________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which cells of the skin are filled with a tough, fibrous protein and account for most of the epidermal cells of the skin?
A) Dermatocytes B) Langerhans cells C) Keratinocytes D) Melanocytes