A protein made by white blood cells and capable of destroying bacteria and viruses is a(n):

a. antibody
b. antibiotic
c. antigen
d. hemoglobin
e. leukocyte


A

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

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term laparosplenectomy?

A. laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the spleen through the abdomen B. laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of a vein in the abdomen C. laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of the spleen through the abdomen D. laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a vein in the abdomen

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