Question

Which of the following could be a function of a phagocyte?

Choose 1 answer:
Acting as a physical barrier against pathogens
Activating B cells
с
Engulfing a foreign pathogen
D
Making antibodies specific to a pathogen

Answer 1

Question:

Imagine that you're an endocrinologist and a patient visits you because they constantly feel restless. You notice that they have a high heart rate and high blood pressure, even at rest.

Which of the following statements best describes a possible diagnosis to explain these symptoms?

Answer: CORRECT (SELECTED)

The patient is experiencing an issue with their adrenal glands, causing a hyper-secretion (over-secretion) of adrenaline hormone.

Step-by-step explanation:

Normally, the "fight-or-flight" response only occurs at times of emergency. Because this patient is experiencing symptoms of the "fight-or-flight" constantly, they have too much adrenaline in their body due to hyper-secretion from adrenal glands.

Answer 2

C.Engulfing a foreign pathogen

Step-by-step explanation:

Phagocytosis is a critical part of the immune system.

Several types of cells of the immune system perform phagocytosis, such as neutrophils, macrophages, dendritic cells, and B lymphocytes.

The act of phagocytizing pathogenic or foreign particles allows cells of the immune system to know what they are fighting against.