Which of the following compounds is produced and secreted by mast cells during an allergic reaction?

A) interferon
B) allergens
C) histamine
D) perforin


Answer: C

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A) parasitism. B) predation. C) succession. D) mutualism. E) competition.

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From the surface to the interior of a tooth, the tissues in order are

A. enamel, dentin, and pulp. B. dentin, enamel, and pulp. C. dentin, pulp, and enamel. D. pulp, dentin, and enamel. E. enamel, pulp, and dentin.

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In which of the following situations would you expect group selection to have the most influence on the course of evolutionary events?

A. Low between-group competition and low within-group competition B. Low between-group competition and high within-group competition. C. High between-group competition and low within-group competition. D. High between-group competition and high within-group competition.

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What anaerobic excavate protist, including diplomonads and parabasalids, have multiple flagella and no mitochondria?

A. Metamonads B. Phytoplankton C. Trypanosome D. Excavates E. Amoeba

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