A group of at least 20 plasma proteins that normally circulate in an inactive state and are a major mechanism for destroying foreign substances in the body are referred to as ________

Fill in the blanks with correct word


complement

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A. A first messenger binds to a transmembrane receptor. B. There is dissociation of G-protein subunits. C. An activated G-protein subunit phosphorylates cAMP-dependent protein kinase. D. Adenylyl cyclase converts ATP into cAMP. E. Active cAMP-dependent protein kinase phosphorylates cell proteins.

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This layer of filtration membrane is composed of collagen fibers and proteoglycans in a glycoprotein matrix

a) glomerular endothelial cells b) basal lamina c) pedicels d) filtration slits e) slit membrane

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Structure B on the skin diagram is the


A) epidermis.
B) dermis.
C) subcutaneous layer.
D) cutaneous membrane.
E) hypodermis.

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A reducing agent donates electrons to a molecule.

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

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