Chemical messengers that enhance cell growth, promote cell activation, and direct all traffic are called
A) Kupffer's cells.
B) B lymphocytes.
C) cytokines.
D) T lymphocytes.
C
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A nurse manager wishes to assure that the hospital is in compliance with the Patient Care Partnership. The nurse manager goes on the AHA Web site, which has a checklist that can help assure compliance
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