What are the functions of macrophages?

What will be an ideal response?


Engulf foreign particles, destroy dead or dying self cells, activate the immune system when they encounter antigens

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Shaving should be done with a ________________ clipper blade

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Peristaltic waves occur in all of the following organs except ________

A) esophagus B) small intestine C) stomach D) pharynx

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A deficiency of hormone results in an increase in the number of receptors for that hormone. This is known as _____ and results in _____.

A) Negative feedback. Increased response to the hormone. B) Down-regulation. Decreased sensitivity to the hormone. C) Positive feedback. Decreased response to the hormone. D) Up-regulation. Increased sensitivity to the hormone.

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Which of the following secrete amylase?

A. Stomach and duodenum B. Pancreas and liver C. Stomach and liver D. Pancreas and salivary glands E. Pancreas and duodenum

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