While Pruning Your Roses, You Get Scratched by a Thorn

question 16

Multiple Choice

While pruning your roses, you get scratched by a thorn. A few days later, you notice that the scratch is filled with yellowish pus. What is this pus?

• A)Neutrophils and macrophages that die after consuming their fill of the bacteria that entered your wound.
• B)Living bacteria that have been successful in avoiding your immune system.
• C)Dead self cells and bacterial waste products.
• D)Concentrated prostaglandins produced by injured tissue cells.

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Definitions:

Xer/o

is a prefix in medical terminology that means "dry," often used to describe conditions related to dryness.

Hem/o

A prefix used in medical terms to refer to blood.

Hepat/o

A prefix in medical terminology referring to the liver.

Neur/o

A prefix used in medical terminology referring to nerves or the nervous system.