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Which of the following best describes acquired immunity?
The production of antibodies and lymphocytes after exposure to an antigen.
What is the main cause of AIDS?
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Which of the following best describes an allergy?
An abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an allergen
What is an allergen?
A substance capable of causing a specific hypersensitivity in a body; an antigen.
What is anaphylaxis?
An exaggerated or unusual hypersensitivity to foreign proteins
What do antibodies do?
Destroy or weaken antigens
Test your knowledge on Acquired Immunity, HIV, and Allergens
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