The inflammatory response is one of the immune system's nonspecific responses to infection. How does the inflammatory response act as a defense against infection?

a) Release of histamine increases blood flow, which brings an influx of white blood cells.
b) oil and sweat on the surface of the skin inhibit bacterial growth.
c) body heat destroys cellular proteins needed by the invaders to reproduce.
d) the high body temperature kills the disease-causing bacteria.

The images show fossils of a modern bird and two extinct organisms (a tyrannosaurus rex and an archaeopteryx). based on the structure of the three organisms, it can be concluded that . the archaeopteryx and bird have wings, while dinosaurs have limbs. so, it can be concluded that .

Recent research by marine biologists suggests that bottlenose dolphins have names for themselves. scientists played sounds they had identified as the names of particular dolphins, putting them through a synthesizer so that they did not sound like the voices of particular dolphins. the researchers found that dolphins would respond to the names of other dolphins that they were related to or associated with, but they ignored the names of strangers. this discovery suggests a much greater degree of self-awareness in aquatic mammals than was previously suspected. if this research holds up, what does it suggest about dolphins?

You are observing different types of cells in your science lab. one cell has many chloroplasts. what is the most likely function of this cell? a. energy production b. photosynthesis c. reproduction d. digestion