What is the underlying molecular cause of Crohn's disease?

a. B cells are mutated and do not release antibodies

b. Receptor proteins are mutated and cause an abnormal immune response.
c. Helper T cells are inactivated.
d. Mucus is not released from epithelial tissues.

e. Antigen-presenting cells are absent.


b

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a. It rises and releases moisture. b. It sinks and picks up moisture. c. It sinks and releases moisture. d. It rises and picks up moisture. e. It does none of these

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In an attempt to visualize the fluid mosaic model of a

membrane, we could describe the __________ as floating in a sea of __________. a. lipid; protein. b. phospholipids; carbohydrate. c. proteins; lipid. d. fats; water. e. glycolipids; sterols.

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There are some similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Which of the following structures is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

A. lysosome B. mitochondrion C. nucleus D. ribosome

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