Lymph Nodes Aid in the Destruction of Bacteria and Viruses

question 37

True/False

Lymph nodes aid in the destruction of bacteria and viruses. True or False?

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Definitions:

Fibronectin

A high-molecular weight glycoprotein of the extracellular matrix that binds to membrane-spanning receptor proteins called integrins, as well as to components such as collagen and fibrin.

Peripheral Proteins

These refer to proteins that are located on the surface of the plasma membrane, either on the exterior or interior side; they are not embedded in the lipid bilayer.

Integral Proteins

Proteins that are permanently embedded within the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, playing roles in various cellular functions including transport and signal transduction.

Cell Membrane

A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the movement of substances in and out of cells.