There are five types of leukocytes. Name each type and give the function of each
What will be an ideal response?
Neutrophils protect against infection. They are readily attracted to foreign antigens and destroy them by phagocytosis.
Eosinophils destroy parasitic organisms. They play a key role in allergic reactions.
Basophils play a key role in releasing histamines and other chemicals that act on blood vessels. They are essential to nonspecific immune responses to inflammation.
Monocytes are one of the first lines of defense in the inflammatory process.
Lymphocytes provide the body with immune capacity.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The cervical vertebrae are in the ________
A) neck B) sacrum C) lower back D) chest
Following are the results of a survey patients took to learn about the general level of satisfaction during their hospital stay. 1 is highly satisfied, 3 is neither satisfied nor unsatisfied, and 5 is not satisfied at all.
Are these patients generally satisfied with their hospital stay?
What will be an ideal response?
The widening or abnormal dilation of a blood vessel in the brain is known as a:
A. cerebral aneurysm. B. cerebral thrombosis. C. cerebral arteriosclerosis. D. cerebral embolism. E. cerebral atherosclerosis.