Many of the signs and symptoms of inflammation, including redness and itching, are due to the release of (histamines/leukotrienes/proteases) by degranulation of mast cells

What will be an ideal response?


histamines

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Which of the following cells are classified as phagocytes? Select all correct choices

A. macrophages B. natural killer cells C. neutrophils D. mast cells E. plasma cells

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Horizontal gene transfer between individuals in a population, while not a mutation, is a source of genetic variation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A 24-year-old woman is diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) after having her annual Papanicolaou (Pap) smear. She was not vaccinated with the Gardasil vaccine. Which serotypes of the virus does she need to be concerned about that demonstrate the greatest risk for developing cervical cancer?

a. 12 and 14 b. 13 and 15 c. 16 and 18 d. 17 and 19

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