Interferon functions as part of the innate immune system by

A) acting as an opsonin.
B) enhancing phagocytosis.
C) activating cells that recognize and kill virus-infected cells.
D) preventing viruses from infecting cells.

C

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A condition in which blood accumulates in the sac surrounding the heart is called:

A) traumatic asphyxia. B) pulsus paradoxus. C) pericardial tamponade. D) jugular venous distention.

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