T cells and natural killer (NK) cells are largely involved in scanning the cells in the body for tumor antigens, a function known as:

A) immune surveillance. B) vaccination.
C) complement. D) agglutination.


Answer: A

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a) convert the lactic acid produced during exercise back into glycogen. b) resynthesize creatine phosphate. c) replace oxygen displaced from muscle myoglobin. d) All of these choices e) None of these choices

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Which of the following markings is located on the medial side of the femur?

a) Lesser trochanter b) Greater trochanter c) Gluteal tuberosity d) Lateral epicondyle e) Linea aspera

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Select the correct statement regarding the cells of connective tissue.

A) Connective tissue does not contain cells. B) Connective tissue cells are nondividing. C) Chondroblasts are the main cell type of connective tissue proper. D) "Blast" cells are undifferentiated, actively dividing cells.

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The enzyme that digests starch into disaccharides and trisaccharides is ________.

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

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