A small child suffers from repeated viral infections and has trouble clearing virally infected cells. Which arm of adaptive immunity is likely defective?
A. Complement
B. Cell-mediated immunity
C. Humoral immunity
D. NK-cells
Select your answer:
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Musculoskeletal System › ViewWhich of the following describes how muscles and bones work together to create movement?
A. Muscles are attached to bones by tendons. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the bone, causing bending at a joint. To reverse the action at the joint, contraction of an opposing group of muscles occurs.
B. Muscles are attached to bones by ligaments. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the bone, causing bending at a joint. To reverse the action at the joint, contraction of an opposing group of muscles occurs.
C. Muscles are attached to bones by tendons. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the bone, causing bending at a joint. To reverse the action at the joint, the same muscle group extends, causing movement in the opposite direction.
Lymphatic System › View
To what part of the lymphatic system is the arrow pointing?
A. Thymus
B. Lymph nodes
C. Tonsils