Explain why an infection may occur in a tissue injury
What will be an ideal response
The skin is the largest organ in the body and protects underlying tissues from injury by preventing the passage of microorganisms. The skin and the mucous membranes are considered the body's first line of defense.
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A) stroke. B) coronary ischemia. C) cerebral hypoxia. D) fainting. E) cerebral hypotension.
Human somatic cells contain only one pair of
A. chromosomes. B. autosomes. C. homologous chromosomes. D. sex chromosomes.
The kidney dialysis machine is an example of a mechanical ________ system.
A. cotransport B. active transport C. countercurrent D. sorting
A myofilament that runs throughout the core of a thick filament and anchors it to a Z disc is called a(n) ________
A) elastic filament B) myofibril C) T tubule D) sarcolemma E) thin filament