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What is the primary function of physical barriers in the immune system?
What is the primary function of physical barriers in the immune system?
- To recognize specific pathogens
- To prevent the entry of most microorganisms into the body (correct)
- To produce a wide range of immune responses
- To activate effector lymphocytes
What is the characteristic of nonspecific (or innate) immunity?
What is the characteristic of nonspecific (or innate) immunity?
- It provides a stronger defense against a specific pathogen
- It provides the first defenses against pathogens regardless of the type of pathogen (correct)
- It involves the activation of effector lymphocytes
- It is acquired after birth
What is the function of leukocytes in the immune system?
What is the function of leukocytes in the immune system?
- To recognize specific pathogens
- To produce a wide range of immune responses
- To provide physical barriers against pathogens
- To phagocytose foreign matter (correct)
What is the difference between specific and nonspecific immunity?
What is the difference between specific and nonspecific immunity?
What is the role of the spleen in the immune system?
What is the role of the spleen in the immune system?
What is the characteristic of adaptive immunity?
What is the characteristic of adaptive immunity?
What is the primary function of sebum secreted by sebaceous glands?
What is the primary function of sebum secreted by sebaceous glands?
What is the role of lysozymes in tears and sweat?
What is the role of lysozymes in tears and sweat?
What is the function of ciliated mucosa in the respiratory tract?
What is the function of ciliated mucosa in the respiratory tract?
What is the role of commensals in the gut?
What is the role of commensals in the gut?
What is the main function of leukocytes in the body?
What is the main function of leukocytes in the body?
What is the role of stomach mucous membranes in preventing infection?
What is the role of stomach mucous membranes in preventing infection?
What is the primary function of the immune system?
What is the primary function of the immune system?
Which type of immunity involves recognizing and eliminating materials foreign to the body?
Which type of immunity involves recognizing and eliminating materials foreign to the body?
What is the main obstacle to successful organ transplantation?
What is the main obstacle to successful organ transplantation?
Which process does the immune system participate in?
Which process does the immune system participate in?
What does the immune system reject in addition to foreign materials?
What does the immune system reject in addition to foreign materials?
Which component of the immune system regulates the intensity and duration of the immune response?
Which component of the immune system regulates the intensity and duration of the immune response?
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