Which of the following is the major reason why tonsils are not surgically removed as frequently today as in the past??
A) ?This surgery is especially risky.
B) ?Children usually recover quickly from tonsillitis.
C) ?The symptoms of tonsillitis are generally mild.
D) ?The tonsils perform an important role in the body's defense against infection.
D
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A) the beginning of the fetal period until the beginning of childhood. B) fertilization to birth. C) the fertilized egg until the end of life. D) birth to death.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Lymphatic capillaries owe their permeability to the presence of:
A. an open end that siphons fluid from the interstitial fluid. B. minivalves in their walls. C. tight junctions between adjacent cells. D. proteins in the lymph fluid.
A receptor that is wrapped in connective tissue is referred to as being ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).