Describe the barriers used in innate defense
What will be an ideal response
Barriers used by the innate defense include epidermis, mucus, hairs, cilia, lacrimal apparatus, saliva, urine, vaginal secretions, sebum, perspiration and gastric juices.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which capillary bed dips down into the renal medulla with the loop of Henle?
A) efferent arteriole B) peritubular capillary C) afferent arteriole D) glomerulus E) vasa recta
Which of the following explains the difference in response to the plantar reflex test in infants and adults?
A) destruction of motor neurons B) incomplete myelination of nerve fibers C) altered sensory processing in the integration center D) destruction of sensory neurons
Callie is a world class marathon runner. Which of the descriptions about her dominant type of skeletal muscle is FALSE?
A. They have a well-developed blood supply. B. They are well adapted to anaerobic activity. C. They split ATP slowly. D. They have low glycogen stores. E. They have large deposits of myoglobin.