The process by which white blood cells travel through the wall of blood vessels is termed ________.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


diapedesis

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A) they assure uniformity and quality in the lab. B) they monitor the cost of care for the patients. C) they allow the medical and lab assistant to perform many different tests. D) of all of the above.

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of C3a and C5a binding their receptors on leukocytes?

A. Increased vascular permeability via induction of TNF-? and IL-6 secretion B. Induction of degranulation by granulocytes C. Increased smooth muscle contraction to aid in delivering immune cells and molecules to the site of infection D. All of the above are effects of C3a and C5a binding their receptors. E. None of the above is an effect of C3a and C5a binding their receptors.

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Which diagnostic procedure provides an X-ray of a joint after injection of a contrast medium into the joint space?

A) arthroscopy B) myelography C) dual-energy absorptiometry D) arthrography

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Select the CORRECT spelling of the word that means "red blood cell."

A) erithrohsite B) erithryosite C) erythrocyte D) erythryocyte

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