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gonzo233

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which are the smallest leukocytes?
 
  A) WBCs
  B) lymphocytes
  C) monocytes
  D) basophils

Question 2

If a cancerous cell is not destroyed by the p53 gene, describe at least one of the three ways that the body can destroy it to prevent it from developing into a cancerous tumor.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) WBCs (white blood cells) include all leukocytes.
B) Correct
C) Monocytes are not the smallest leukocytes.
D) Basophils are not the smallest leukocytes.

Answer to Question 2

1. Lymphocytes known as natural killer (NK) cells destroy the cancer cell.
2. A cancer cell enters a lymph node where it is destroyed by macrophages.
3. Lymph nodes release tumor necrosis factor that destroys a cancer cell.


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