Body-produced chemicals that make bacteria more susceptible to phagocytosis are known as __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


opsonins

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A. Methane B. Nitrogen C. Nitric oxide D. Oxygen

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A 60-year-old man has a painful trail of skin discoloration and fluid-filled vesicles on one side of his chest. What is the likely cause of his symptoms?

A. Shingles B. Rabies C. Spina bifida D. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis E. Polio

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If there is an increase in extracellular K+ ion concentration, the result is

A) depolarization of the plasma membrane. B) hyperpolarization of the plasma membrane. C) little, if any, change in the resting membrane potential of the plasma membrane. D) all of the above

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A kilocalorie (kcal) is a measure of the

A. protein content of food. B. acidity of food. C. fat content of food. D. energy content of food. E. heat content of food.

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