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Introductory Biology

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Set 37 Defenses Against Disease

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Question 1

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Natural killer cells prevent viral infection by

A) secreting proteins that punch holes in viral plasma membranes.
B) ingesting the viruses and digesting them.
C) enzymatically destroying virus- infected cells.
D) phagocytizing cells that are infected with a virus.

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Question 2

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Which of the following is a consequence of histamine release?

A) Decreased blood flow
B) Constriction of the smooth muscle that surrounds arterioles
C) Initiation of blood clotting
D) Leaky capillary walls

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Question 3

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How does histamine contribute to the inflammatory response?

A) It decreases blood flow to the injured area.
B) It causes fever.
C) It increases warmth at the site of infection.
D) It makes capillaries less leaky.
E) It attracts macrophages to the site of infection.

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