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What is the study of the body’s defense mechanisms against foreign agents such as pathogens?
What is the study of the body’s defense mechanisms against foreign agents such as pathogens?
- Epidemiology
- Immunology (correct)
- Microbiology
- Pathology
What does immunity mean?
What does immunity mean?
- Allergic reaction
- Susceptibility to disease
- Resistance to antibiotics
- Exemption from disease (correct)
What is the difference between innate and adaptive immunity?
What is the difference between innate and adaptive immunity?
- Innate immunity is acquired through exposure, while adaptive immunity is genetic
- Innate immunity is present at birth, while adaptive immunity develops over time (correct)
- Innate immunity is specific, while adaptive immunity is non-specific
- Innate immunity involves T-cells, while adaptive immunity involves B-cells
What is the difference between cellular and humoral immunity?
What is the difference between cellular and humoral immunity?
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What is phagocytosis?
What is phagocytosis?
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