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What component of the nervous system increases heart rate?
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Sympathetic nervous system stimulation causes an increase in heart rate.
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Which proteins are essential for proper clotting?
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Thrombin and fibrin are essential for clot formation
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(True/False)
Skin, ciliated mucosa, macrophages, and inflammatory responses are all examples of nonspecific defense mechanisms. |
Ture
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What happens to interstitial fluid that doesn't diffuse into a capillary?
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Excess interstitial fluid is picked up by the lymphatic system and returned to the circulatory system.
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What is a lymph node and what is it's function?
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A lymph node is swelling along a lymphatic vessel that contains phagocytic cells. Their role is to filter the lymph and remove/destroy foreign particles.
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(True or False)
B lymphocytes are involved in humoral immunity. |
True
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What is the function of immunoglobins (antibodies)?
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Antibodies attract other cells that can phagocytize an antigen or cause the antigens to clump together.
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What role do T lyphocytes play in the immune response?
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T lymphocytes are involved in cell-mediated immunity. They are responsible for the body's defense against viral and fungal infections.
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(True or False)
The three types of leukocytes are granular leukocytes, lymphocytes, and monocytes |
True
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Which type of leukocyte plays a key role in inflammation and allergic reactions?
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Granular leukocytes (basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils) are active in inflammation and allergic reactions.
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Which type of leukocyte plays a key role in immune response?
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Lymphocytes are key players in immune response.
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What is the function of a monocyte?
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A monocyte phagocytizes foreign matter.
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