Surgeons Often Use Segments of the ________ as a Bypass

question 14

Multiple Choice

Surgeons often use segments of the ________ as a bypass vessel during coronary bypass surgery.

• A) femoral vein
• B) internal iliac vein
• C) posterior tibial vein
• D) popliteal vein
• E) great saphenous vein

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Definitions:

Cytotoxic T Cells

Immune cells known for their capacity to kill cancer cells, cells that are infected (particularly with viruses), or cells that are damaged in other ways.

Macrophages

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process known as phagocytosis.

Cytokines

Small proteins released by cells that have a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells, especially in immune responses.

T Helper Cells

A subtype of white blood cells that play a crucial role in the immune system by assisting other cells in immunological processes.