The Process by Which a Cell Imports Large Particles by Enclosing

question 11

Multiple Choice

The process by which a cell imports large particles by enclosing them in vesicles pinched off from the plasma membrane is called

• A)exocytosis.
• B)phagocytosis.
• C)pinocytosis.
• D)nutrient cytosis.

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Definitions:

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A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate and blood pressure, and expanding air passages of the lungs.

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