When Whole Cells or Large Molecules in Solution Are Engulfed

question 44

Multiple Choice

When whole cells or large molecules in solution are engulfed by a cell, this endocytosis is specifically termed ______.

• A)facilitated diffusion
• B)pinocytosis
• C)facilitated transport
• D)phagocytosis
• E)exocytosis

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Definitions:

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells in the early embryo, giving rise to the nervous system and skin.

Tonsils

Lymphoid organs located in the throat area that help defend against infection by trapping pathogens entering through the mouth or nose.

Endoderm

The deepest layer of cells or tissues in an embryo during initial development stages, which eventually forms the lining of both the digestive and respiratory tracts.

Facial Bones

The bones that structure the human face, including the mandible, maxilla, nasal, zygomatic, and others.