Which of the following is the insulating material found around a neuron?

A) dendrite
B) nerve cell body
C) axon
D) myelin


D) myelin

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People encounter fungi on a daily basis, yet few healthy individuals develop fungal infections. Each of the following are mechanisms of the innate immune system that help prevent or limit fungal infections in healthy individuals EXCEPT

A. neutrophils are especially good a phagocytizing fungal cells. B. normal microbial flora (commensals) limit fungal growth by toxin (antimicrobial) production. C. normal microbial flora use available nutrients and colonization space on the host, which makes the host an inhospitable environment for fungal cells. D. PAMPs such as b-glucans, mannans, and chitin are recognized by innate immune cells. E. several species of fungi are able to block PRR binding.

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Exact figures for heroin addicts in the world are difficult because some countries deny that they have a heroin problem.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The average length of life of members of a species is called

A. life span. B. life expectancy. C. life cycle. D. lifetime.

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A test-tube baby is conceived via:

a. ICSI. b. IVF. c. GIFT. d. ZIFT.

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