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mynx

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The first defense within the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs against infectious microbes is the immunoglobulin ________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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The key role of ________ in immune function is to stimulate cell division.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


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triiciiaa

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: IgA

Answer to Question 2

Answer: cytokines


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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