Chapter 3

Question 1

chemataxis

Answer 1

a response involving cell orientation or cell movement that is either toward (positive chemotaxis) or away from (negative chemotaxis) a chemical stimulus

Question 2

opsonization

Answer 2

the process of making cells, such as bacteria, more susceptible to the action of phagocytes

Question 3

purulent

Answer 3

producing or containing pus

Question 4

abscess

Answer 4

a collection of pus that is restricted to a specific area in tissues organs or confined spaces