During phagocytosis, binding of a particle to a plasma membrane receptor triggers formation of _____, which are extensions of the plasma membrane of the phagocyte that eventually surround the particle forming a phagosome
a) podocytes
b) exterior vesicles
c) interior vesicles
d) pseudopods
e) lysosomes
Answer: d
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A) Osteomalacia B) Osteoporosis C) Paget's disease D) Rickets
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A) in vitro fertilization (IVF) B) zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) C) rhythm method D) gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
Chief cells secrete
A) mucus. B) intrinsic factor. C) hydrochloric acid. D) pepsinogen. E) gastrin.
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A) Larger molecules such as proteins more easily pass through the filtration membrane when blood pressure is elevated and is a sign of kidney problems. B) Excess proteins in the urine are a sign of a urinary tract infection, which is a common condition in pregnant women. C) Excess proteins in the urine are a sign of gestational diabetes (diabetes mellitus), which can affect pregnant women. D) Excess proteins in the urine are a sign of physiological stress on the liver, which can occur during pregnancy.