Explain immune surveillance
What will be an ideal response?
T cells and natural killer (NK) cells "scan" the cells in the body for tumor antigens, a function known as immune surveillance. Immune surveillance is absolutely critical to the prevention of tumor development.
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A motor unit is
A. a motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates. B. many myofibrils in a sarcolemma. C. the functional unit of a muscle fiber. D. many motor end plates at a neuromuscular junction.
The skin is anchored to underlying muscle or bone by the __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which does not act as a satiety signal?
a. cholecystokinin. b. increased glucose utilization. c. orexins. d. leptin. e. insulin.
The renal corpuscle is made up of ________
A) the glomerular capsule B) the descending loop of Henle C) the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule D) the renal papillae