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What is the primary function of the immune response?
What is the primary function of the immune response?
- To differentiate between self and non-self
- To recognize and eliminate foreign substances (correct)
- To recognize and eliminate self-antigens
- To produce toxins and allergens
How many lines of defense does the body have to protect itself from pathogens?
How many lines of defense does the body have to protect itself from pathogens?
- Four
- Five
- Three (correct)
- Two
What do the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system have in common?
What do the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system have in common?
- They only respond to toxins
- They have the same mechanism of action
- They recognize diverse pathogens, eliminate invaders, and discriminate between self and foreign antigens (correct)
- They only respond to specific pathogens
What is the term for substances recognized as foreign by the immune system?
What is the term for substances recognized as foreign by the immune system?
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What is the primary difference between the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system?
What is the primary difference between the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system?
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