Large phagocytic cells that produce monokines and digest pathogens in the lymph are called ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


macrophages
Macrophages are large phagocytic cells that digest pathogens in the lymph and produce monokines, which assist in regulation of the immune response.

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In most states, children under age ________ may receive certain types of medical treatment without their parents' consent

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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There are tiny ________ cells that function as the receptors for hearing and equilibrium (balance)

a. hair b. single c. sensory d. nucleus

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Where would you find the blood mobilized by the venous reserve?

A) Large intestines B) Kidney C) Heart D) Skin

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You are assessing a patient who has fallen from a ladder and is in severe pain from an angulated, midshaft femur. Although angulated, there is good circulation and sensation distal to the injury site. The patient is in severe pain. The MOST correct treatment for this patient is:

A) treat for shock with oxygen, IV fluids, and secure patient to spine board. B) oxygen, IV, traction splinting, and give analgesics for pain as indicated. C) oxygen, IV, ladder splint as found, give analgesics for pain, and transport. D) give morphine, splint the extremity as found, and transport.

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