White blood cells engulf bacteria by means of ________.

A. active transport
B. pinocytosis
C. facilitated diffusion
D. exocytosis
E. phagocytosis


Answer: E

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A long-distance runner is about to enter a 5-mile race. Beforehand, he spends several minutes warming up. During the warm-up period, the phenomenon of treppe is occurring in body muscles being used. What is treppe and why does it occur?

What will be an ideal response?

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A. constriction; contraction B. dilation; contraction C. constriction; relaxation D. dilation; relaxation

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