A 46-year-old male has a laceration on his arm that is 4 days old. The area is red, swollen, and firm to the touch. Which of the following best describes the cause of these findings?

a. Cell-mediated response
b. Humoral response
c. Inflammation
d. Phagocytosis


Answer: c. Inflammation

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Compare and contrast the different types of muscle contractions. Include the following in your answer : isotonic, concentric, eccentric, isometric, load, force, and tension. You may want to create a table as part of your answer

What will be an ideal response?

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A. complete dominance B. codominance C. incomplete dominance D. recessiveness E. polymorphism

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