Without macrophages, wound healing is delayed. Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Macrophages are large, irregularly shaped cells that act as key defenders that avidly phagocytize a broad variety of foreign materials, ranging from foreign molecules to entire bacteria to dust particles. This "big eater" also disposes of dead tissue cells, which helps to clean out the wound, allowing for granulation tissue to form.
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A. knee joint. B. hip joint. C. shoulder joint. D. elbow joint.
The intrapleural cavity is located inside the lungs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Explain how to restrain a guinea pig
What will be an ideal response?
The most important factor for regulating respiratory rate is
A) bicarbonate level in the blood. B) oxygen level in the blood. C) CO2 level in the blood. D) urea concentration in the blood.