12 Questions
What is the main responsibility of the lymphatic system as described in the text?
Providing security and protection for the body
What is one part of the circulatory system that is often forgotten but is also related to immunity?
Lymphatic system
What body parts are most easily associated with the circulatory system according to the text?
Arteries and veins
Which system is responsible for isolating foreign substances in the body, according to the text?
Lymphatic system
What is the main solute present in blood related to the immune system as mentioned in the text?
Antibodies
Which part of the immune system often works closely with the spleen according to the text?
Lymph nodes
What is the main function of leukocytes in the immune system?
Orchestrating the body's defense against invaders
How do phagocytes contribute to the immune response?
Consuming foreign cells encountered in the blood
What is the role of T cells in the immune response?
Searching for infected body cells and killing them
How do B cells and helper T cells contribute to the immune response?
Producing special proteins called antibodies
What is the function of antigens in the immune system?
Betraying the presence of pathogens and foreign substances
Why are leukocytes essential for protecting the body?
To coordinate the body's defenses against threats
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