Swollen lymph nodes signal infection and result from increased numbers of ________ that build up in the lymph nodes

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


lymphocytes

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Chlamydias are bacteria that possess cell walls, but lack peptidoglycan

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Biology & Microbiology

The presence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach serves all of the following purposes EXCEPT

a. activates pepsinogen. b. emulsifies fats. c. inactivates amylase. d. kills bacteria. e. unfolds proteins.

Biology & Microbiology

What is the function of troponin and tropomyosin during skeletal muscle contraction?

A) To generate an action potential B) To regulate bonding between actin and myosin C) To remove calcium from the muscle fiber D) To increase the amount of calcium entering the muscle fiber E) To prevent over-contraction of muscle fibers

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