If Pathogens Evade the Defenses of the Upper Respiratory Tract

question 4

Multiple Choice

If pathogens evade the defenses of the upper respiratory tract and enter the alveoli,_______ can protect the body from infection.

• A)histiocytes
• B)macrophages
• C)NK cells
• D)Goblet cells

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Definitions:

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that affects mucous membranes, including those in the reproductive tract, mouth, and throat.

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the developing fetus in the uterus.

Contractions

A linguistic feature where two words are combined into one by omitting some letters and often marked by an apostrophe (e.g., don't, can't).

Neonatal Mortality

The death of a newborn within the first 28 days of life.