The glycocalyx serves all of the following functions except:
A. distinguishing the body's own cells from foreign cells.
B. protecting the membrane from physical and chemical injury.
C. determining blood transfusion compatibility.
D. helping to bind a sperm to an egg.
E. absorbing energy into the cell.
E. absorbing energy into the cell.
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A tissue that provides strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions is
A) any connective tissue proper. B) elastic or hyaline cartilage. C) dense irregular connective tissue. D) reticular connective tissue. E) dense regular connective tissue.
Red blood cells in the pulmonary vein would contain a higher concentration of chloride ions than red blood cells in the pulmonary artery
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A(n) ____________________ solution has the same osmolarity as normal body cells
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An abnormal plantar reflex in an adult produces Babinski's sign, which indicates ________
A) damage to the dorsal columns B) damage to the corticospinal tract C) nerve damage to the leg D) damage to the muscles that move the ankle