Immune System and Tumour Reactions Quiz

The ability of the immune system to detect tumour cells and destroy them (correct)

The process of tumour formation in the presence of a weakened immune system

The process of immune cells attacking healthy cells

The resistance of tumour cells to immune system detection

Platelets and red blood cells

T-lymphocytes (Th-1 and cytotoxic T-cells), NK cells (correct)

B-lymphocytes and macrophages

Eosinophils and basophils

Tumours are able to spread more easily in the body

Tumours can grow undetected by the immune system

Cancerous and pre-cancerous cells can be rapidly eliminated by the host immune system (correct)

The immune system becomes less effective in recognizing tumour cells

<p>The process by which tumours evade the immune system's detection and destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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