One way in which complement defends against bacteria is by binding to it and facilitating phagocytosis. This process is known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


opsonization

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The thymus gland

A. is typically larger in children. B. is an endocrine gland. C. is seen posterior to the manubrium on axial CT images. D. All of the above

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Macrophages are cells that engulf and consume germs or debris. What organelle must be especially plentiful in these cells?

A) centrioles B) lysosomes C) mitochondria D) ribosomes E) nuclei

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The fasciculus cuneatus is part of the

A.  anterolateral pathway. B.  spinocerebellar pathway. C.  posterior funiculus--medial lemniscal pathway. D.  lateral spinothalamic tract. E.  fasciculus gracilis.

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