Bacteria and Other Foreign Particles That Enter the Body Can

question 178

Multiple Choice

Bacteria and other foreign particles that enter the body can be made harmless by

• A) phagocytosis by white blood cells.
• B) pinocytosis, which dissolves the foreign material.
• C) active transport of the foreign particles by a membrane pump.
• D) exocytosis through vesicles that fuse with the cell membrane.
• E) specific receptors that mediate their entry into a cell.

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Definitions:

Pink Sputum

A type of sputum that is pinkish in color due to the presence of blood, often associated with lung infections or conditions.

Pulmonary Edema

A condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing.

Rust-Colored Sputum

Sputum with a rust-like color, often indicating the presence of blood, and commonly associated with certain bacterial infections, such as pneumonia.

Tuberculosis

A bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs but can spread to other organs.