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by shovan85 » Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:35 am
Macrophages are cells that play a role in the response of the immune system of mice and
other mammals to invasive organisms such as bacteria. Unlike other mice, mice that are
genetically incapable of making these particular cells do not show elevated levels of
nitrates when infected with bacteria.
The statements above, if true, provide the most support for which of the following
conclusions?

A. Mice that are unable either to make macrophages or to make them in sufficient
numbers will protect themselves from bacterial infections in some other way.
B. Mice that show elevated levels of nitrates can easily fight off most types of
bacterial infections.
C. In mice, macrophages play a role in the production of nitrates or inhibit a process
by which nitrates are broken down or otherwise eliminated.
D. When a healthy mouse becomes infected with an invasive organism, the number
of macrophages in the mouse's body decreases.
E. Injections of nitrates into mice that lack macrophages will not enhance the ability
of these animals' immune systems to fight off infection.
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by g000fy » Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:52 am
shovan85 wrote:Macrophages are cells that play a role in the response of the immune system of mice and
other mammals to invasive organisms such as bacteria. Unlike other mice, mice that are
genetically incapable of making these particular cells do not show elevated levels of
nitrates when infected with bacteria.
The statements above, if true, provide the most support for which of the following
conclusions?

A. Mice that are unable either to make macrophages or to make them in sufficient
numbers will protect themselves from bacterial infections in some other way. No idea if they would
B. Mice that show elevated levels of nitrates can easily fight off most types of
bacterial infections. Isn't mentioned anywhere in argument
C. In mice, macrophages play a role in the production of nitrates or inhibit a process
by which nitrates are broken down or otherwise eliminated. Can say based on the information in the argument
D. When a healthy mouse becomes infected with an invasive organism, the number
of macrophages in the mouse's body decreases. Isn't mentioned anywhere in argument
E. Injections of nitrates into mice that lack macrophages will not enhance the ability
of these animals' immune systems to fight off infection. Isn't mentioned anywhere in argument
Answer:
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by shovan85 » Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:28 am
g000fy wrote:
shovan85 wrote:Macrophages are cells that play a role in the response of the immune system of mice and
other mammals to invasive organisms such as bacteria. Unlike other mice, mice that are
genetically incapable of making these particular cells do not show elevated levels of
nitrates when infected with bacteria.
The statements above, if true, provide the most support for which of the following
conclusions?

A. Mice that are unable either to make macrophages or to make them in sufficient
numbers will protect themselves from bacterial infections in some other way. No idea if they would
B. Mice that show elevated levels of nitrates can easily fight off most types of
bacterial infections. Isn't mentioned anywhere in argument
C. In mice, macrophages play a role in the production of nitrates or inhibit a process
by which nitrates are broken down or otherwise eliminated. Can say based on the information in the argument
D. When a healthy mouse becomes infected with an invasive organism, the number
of macrophages in the mouse's body decreases. Isn't mentioned anywhere in argument
E. Injections of nitrates into mice that lack macrophages will not enhance the ability
of these animals' immune systems to fight off infection. Isn't mentioned anywhere in argument
Answer:
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OA: C

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by 007.r.mason » Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:42 am
I agree that C is the answer. Shovan, do you know what difficulty level does this question belong to!!
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by shovan85 » Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:50 am
007.r.mason wrote:I agree that C is the answer. Shovan, do you know what difficulty level does this question belong to!!
Not sure but seems 650-690 as it is not in 700 Questions Book

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by alivapriyada » Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:20 am
shovan85 wrote:Macrophages are cells that play a role in the response of the immune system of mice and
other mammals to invasive organisms such as bacteria. Unlike other mice, mice that are
genetically incapable of making these particular cells do not show elevated levels of
nitrates when infected with bacteria.
The statements above, if true, provide the most support for which of the following
conclusions?

A. Mice that are unable either to make macrophages or to make them in sufficient
numbers will protect themselves from bacterial infections in some other way.
B. Mice that show elevated levels of nitrates can easily fight off most types of
bacterial infections.
C. In mice, macrophages play a role in the production of nitrates or inhibit a process
by which nitrates are broken down or otherwise eliminated.
D. When a healthy mouse becomes infected with an invasive organism, the number
of macrophages in the mouse's body decreases.
E. Injections of nitrates into mice that lack macrophages will not enhance the ability
of these animals' immune systems to fight off infection.
Answer:
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clearly C

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by reply2spg » Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:37 am
What is the source?
shovan85 wrote:
007.r.mason wrote:I agree that C is the answer. Shovan, do you know what difficulty level does this question belong to!!
Not sure but seems 650-690 as it is not in 700 Questions Book
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