Interferons ________.

A) are virus-specific, so that an interferon produced against one virus could not protect cells against another virus
B) act by increasing the rate of cell division
C) interfere with viral replication within cells
D) are routinely used in nasal sprays for the common cold


C) interfere with viral replication within cells

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Which area does not contain MALT?

A.  Urinary tract B.  Respiratory tract C.  Genital tract D.  Gastrointestinal tract E.  No exceptions; all choices contain MALT

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The ____________________ is an accessory organ of digestion consisting of skeletal muscles that lie in many different planes.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Identify the largest artery in the body

A) vena cava B) aorta C) carotid D) brachiocephalic E) iliac

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