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True or false: Clinical anatomy is the study of the microscopic structure of the body as it relates to the practice of medicine and other health sciences.

False (B)

True or false: The median sagittal plane divides the body into equal right and left halves.

True (A)

True or false: Paramedian planes are situated at right angles to the median plane.

False (B)

True or false: Horizontal planes are at right angles to the median and coronal planes.

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True or false: The terms anterior and posterior are used to indicate the top and bottom of the body, respectively.

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What is immunity?

Immunity is the body's ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign materials or abnormal cells. Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the immune system?

The components of the immune system include skin, lining of mucus membranes, secretions (tears, mucus, etc.), blood cells and vasculature, bone marrow, liver (which makes complement proteins), lymphatic system and lymphoid organs, and resident immune cells in most tissues. Signup and view all the answers

What are the activities of immunity?

The activities of immunity include defense against invading pathogens, removal of 'worn-out' cells and tissue debris, identification and destruction of abnormal or mutant cells, rejection of 'foreign' cells, and inappropriate responses such as allergies and autoimmune diseases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'immunity'?

The term 'immunity' comes from the Latin word 'immunis', meaning exempt, and refers to the state of protection from infectious diseases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary defense against cancer?

The identification and destruction of abnormal or mutant cells is the primary defense against cancer. Signup and view all the answers

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