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What is the function of tears and bronchi secretions in preventing invasion of the body?
What is the function of tears and bronchi secretions in preventing invasion of the body?
- They entrap organisms and flow them away from the organ mechanically (correct)
- They act by direct interaction with the antigens
- They neutralize the infective agent chemically
- They increase the production of white blood cells
What are the characteristics of inflammation as a body response to invasion?
What are the characteristics of inflammation as a body response to invasion?
- It is characterized by redness, hotness, swelling, and pain (correct)
- It is characterized by redness, hotness, and swelling but not pain
- It is characterized by itching and dryness without any other symptoms
- It is characterized by pain and fever without redness and swelling
What is the role of B-lymphocytes (B-cells) in the immune response?
What is the role of B-lymphocytes (B-cells) in the immune response?
- They entrap invading organisms
- They produce tears and bronchi secretions
- They neutralize the infective agent chemically
- They are the producers of antibody-producing cells (plasma cells) (correct)
What are the three stages involved in the induction of the immune system?
What are the three stages involved in the induction of the immune system?
What is the characteristic of cell-mediated immunity?
What is the characteristic of cell-mediated immunity?
What is the primary focus of non-specific defence mechanisms in the body?
What is the primary focus of non-specific defence mechanisms in the body?
What is the role of intact skin in non-specific defence mechanisms?
What is the role of intact skin in non-specific defence mechanisms?
What is the significance of specific immune response when non-specific defence mechanisms fail?
What is the significance of specific immune response when non-specific defence mechanisms fail?
In addition to infectious diseases, to what else can the term 'immunity' be applied?
In addition to infectious diseases, to what else can the term 'immunity' be applied?
What is the primary role of those who have suffered and recovered from infectious diseases?
What is the primary role of those who have suffered and recovered from infectious diseases?