Some of the benefits of _____ include slowing the growth rate of some pathogens, increasing the effect of interferons, enhancing phagocytosis, stimulating antibody production, and accelerating tissue repair

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: fever

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A. allows sequestration of antigens. B. reduces central tolerance. C. can lead to autoreactivity secondary to injury. D. can reduce background reactivity. E. All of the above.

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Explain the difference between the two FISH Class I probes: alpha satellite and telomere

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The function of negative selection of thymocytes in the thymus is to eliminate

a. single-positive thymocytes b. double-positive thymocytes c. alloreactive thymocytes d. autoreactive thymocytes e. apoptotic thymocytes.

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An apparent trigger for metabolic syndrome is a ____

a. chronic rise in insulin b. significant increase in blood pressure c. chronic rise in epinephrine d. diet rich in cholesterol e. high concentration of homocysteine in the blood

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