Which Form of Endocytosis Is Nonspecific, in That It Occurs

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which form of endocytosis is nonspecific, in that it occurs by the formation of an invagination of the plasma membrane, which then fills with interstitial fluid of the immediate area?

• A) active transport
• B) hyperosmotic vesicular entrapment
• C) phagocytosis
• D) pinocytosis
• E) hydrosmosis

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ICD-10-CM

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification; a system used by healthcare providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care in the U.S.

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ICD-10-CM

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification; a system used by healthcare providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care in the United States.

ICD-10-PCS

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System; a system used by healthcare providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care in the U.S.