White blood cells called ________ engulf and destroy pathogens and unwanted debris in the body.

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


phagocytes
Phagocytes are white blood cells that engulf and digest pathogens by forming a pouch around them and secreting enzymes and metabolites into the pouch to destroy the trapped material.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements about preparing your site for an emergency is FALSE:

A. Preparing your site involves difficult and complex tasks to keep children and your property protected. B. An important part of preparing your site is including the whole community to help you identify hazards. C. Being aware of hazards helps you prioritize and plan for the hazards. D. It is important to know the severe weather risks that may impact your site.

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The provider service item that contains the provider's signature is:

a. 31. b. 26. c. 27. d. 28.

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Excessive amounts of which minerals in drinking water may result in discoloration of the teeth?

A) copper B) fluoride C) iodine D) zinc

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