White blood cells are able to move from the blood into the surrounding tissues. What is the functional significance of this ability?


Answer: It allows them to travel to the site of an infection and respond quickly to exogenous pathogens.

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A) Resource management B) Emergency preparedness plan C) Central deployment D) Trauma system

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Connective tissues:

a. are not directly attached to one other. b. are directly attached to one another. c. are derived from ectoderm. d. are derived from endoderm.

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20.08 micrograms = ________ milligram

What will be an ideal response?

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The pathway along which a force travels through the joints

What will be an ideal response?

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