Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Lactoferrin and transferrin are proteins that bind iron, and therefore deprive pathogens of this essential nutrient.
2. Pyrogenic substances cause the production of pus.
3. Interferons are virus-specific, but are not species-specific.
4. Complement is the name of a single plasma protein that “complements” the actions of the immune system.
5. Eosinophils are much better phagocytes than neutrophils.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements concerning
cancer is most accurate?
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