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Immune System and Defense Mechanisms

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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?

Four

Five

Three (correct)

Two

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?

<p>Antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system?

<p>The innate branch responds immediately, while the adaptive branch responds slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Immune System and Defense Mechanisms

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of the immune response?

How many lines of defense does the body have to protect itself from pathogens?

What do the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system have in common?

What is the term for substances recognized as foreign by the immune system?

What is the primary difference between the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system?

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