Which of these causes damage to kidney cells in glomerulonephritis?

A) Antibodies against Streptococcus
B) Circulating immune complexes
C) Complement fixation
D) Formation of immune complexes
E) Production of IgG


Answer: C) Complement fixation

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Water has a molecular weight of 18 g per mole, and glucose has a molecular weight of 180 g per mole

Which of the following would have an approximately equal number of water and glucose molecules?

a. 1 g of water and 180 g of glucose b. 90 g of water and 9 g of glucose c. 180 g of water and 1 g of glucose d. 9 g of water and 90 g of glucose e. 90 g of water and 90 g of glucose

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Relatively large parasites, such as viruses, bacteria, and protozoans, are referred to as ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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As tissue fluid accumulates, the hydrostatic pressure of the ____________ increases, driving fluid into the lymphatic capillaries. Fluid entering the lymphatic capillaries is referred to as ____________ .

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

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