Which of the following is not a characteristic of C-reactive protein?

a. acts as an opsonin by binding to phosphorylcholine of pathogens
b. synthesized by spleen
c. induced by elevated IL-6 levels
d. a member of the pentraxin family
e. triggers the classical pathway of complement activation.


B

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a. can be up to 35 b. should not exceed 30 c. should be between 50 and 60 d. should not exceed 20

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Identify the combining form vesic/o with its closest definition: ________.

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

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What is the meaning of the root hydr/o?

A. Air B. Generation, cause C. Blood D. Water E. Formation

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