There are five basic steps of phagocytosis. List them and briefly describe them
What will be an ideal response
Chemotaxis—phagocytes are chemically attracted to the site.
Attachment—phagocytes form an attachment between their membrane and the particle to be phagocytized.
Engulfment/ingestion—the membrane invaginates and the particle is taken within the cell, forming a body called
the phagosome.
Digestion—granules within the phagocyte containing digestive enzymes fuse with the phagosome and release their
contents.
Killing—particles are chemically digested and, if they are live microorganisms, killed.
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A. craniothoracic B. pelvothoracic C. abdominothoracic D. abdominopelvic
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that consists of the head of the femur connecting with the acetabulum of the pelvic girdle.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
All of the following are key concepts of the physical activity pyramid except
A. eating well is an important companion behavior to physical activity. B. the different types of physical activity can be combined to meet activity guidelines. C. extended periods of inactivity can be harmful to your health. D. twenty minutes of activity for those trying to lose weight is adequate.
Which word part refers to the blood's ability to form clots?
A. coagul/o B. thromb/o C. -penia D. hemat/o E. cyt/o