The spleen phagocytizes old or defective erythrocytes and platelets in a process known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hemolysis
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A) symport B) uniport C) simple diffusion D) antiport E) facilitated diffusion
The cells in the following photomicrographs have been stained to show microtubules comprising the spindle apparatus. Identify the stage of mitosis in each:
What will be an ideal response?
Children receive a vaccine to protect them against _________________________, a disease characterized by severe coughing attacks.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following factors gives the myocardium its high resistance to fatigue?
a. the presence of intercalated discs b. a very large number of mitochondrion in the cytoplasm c. gap junctions d. the coronary circulation