The response by which leukocytes engulf, digest, and destroy pathogens is called:

a. Hemocytosis
b. Leukocytosis
c. Macrocytosis
d. Phagocytosis


Ans: d. Phagocytosis

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Those ribs that attach directly to the sternum are referred to as ________ ribs.

A. floating B. vertebral C. false D. vertebrochondral E. true

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