Certain white blood cells take in bacterial cells by phagocytosis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Which of the following descriptions best fits the acid-base disorder metabolic alkalosis?
A) consequence of hyperventilation (for example, in fever or mental illness) B) consequence of prolonged vomiting C) consequence of reduced alveolar ventilation (for example, due to COPD) D) consequence of tissue hypoxia (for example, in ischemic conditions) E) consequence of strenuous exercise
Which of the following formed elements in blood are removed by fixed macrophages in the spleen and liver after only 5 to 9 days in the circulation?
a) erythrocytes b) thrombocytes c) monocytes d) basophils e) eosinophils
Actin
a. does not perform a power stroke during muscle contraction b. contains a globular head that forms a cross bridge between the thick and thin filaments c. is not found within A bands d. is inhibited by Ca2+ e. does not attach to the Z lines
A continuous, smooth contraction of muscle in which twitches are fully fused is referred to as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).