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Bob-Dole

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Which white blood cells are most involved in carrying out the functions of the immune system?
 
  a. basophils
  b. monocytes
  c. lymphocytes
  d. eosinophils

Question 2

Which of the following terms means softening of the cartilage?
 
  a. chondrosis
  b. chondroma
  c. chondromalacia
  d. chondritis



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Answer to Question 1

c
Explanation:
a. basophils: not most involved in carrying out the functions of the immune system
b. monocytes: not most involved in carrying out the functions of the immune system
c. lymphocytes: correct
d. eosinophils: not most involved in carrying out the functions of the immune system

Answer to Question 2

c
Explanation:
a. chondrosis: means abnormal condition of the cartilage
b. chondroma: means tumor of the cartilage
c. chondromalacia: correct
d. chondritis: means inflammation of the cartilage



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