The ability of antibodies and complements to enhance phagocytosis is called ________.
A. complement activation
B. opsonization
C. cell-mediated immunity
D. inflammation
Answer: B
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Which of the following statements explains why decubitus ulcers are of concern in elderly patients?
A. Elderly individuals have increased sebum secretion that provides more nutrients to the bacteria that cause decubitus ulcers. B. Elderly individuals have more fragile skin due to loss of collagen fibers in the dermis, increasing the likelihood of tissue damage. C. Elderly individuals have higher amounts of collagen in the skin that increases the likelihood of bacterial infection. D. Elderly individuals are more likely to fall and experience abrasions due to loss of balance.
Irritability and conductivity are the two major functional characteristics of ________
A) epithelial tissue B) nervous tissue C) loose connective tissue D) dense connective tissue
________ maintain(s) the healthy balance of Na+ and K+ in body fluid.
A. Cortisol B. Thyroid hormones C. Epinephrine D. Aldosterone
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin
Indicate whether the statement is true or false