Immune System Functions

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What is one of the protective functions of the beneficial effect?

Participating in muscle contraction (correct)
Regulating body temperature
Regulating blood pressure
Digesting nutrients in the stomach

Which of the following is NOT a function of the beneficial effect?

Eliminating foreign substances
Killing cancer cells
Digesting nutrients (correct)
Regulating blood flow

What is another way the beneficial effect protects the body?

By controlling blood flow through arteries
By strengthening the immune system
By killing viruses and bacteria (correct)
By regulating body temperature

What is a specific way the beneficial effect helps to eliminate foreign substances?

<p>Through phagocytosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of the beneficial effect on cancer cells?

<p>They are killed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Beneficial Effects

Phagocytosis of foreign substances: plays a crucial role in removing harmful substances that enter the body.
Blood flow regulation: helps control blood flow through arteries, ensuring proper circulation.
Anti-microbial effects: poison bacteria and viruses that enter the body, preventing infection.
Anti-cancer properties: may kill cancer cells, contributing to cancer prevention.
Muscle contraction: participates in the contraction of muscles, facilitating movement and overall bodily function.

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This quiz explores the beneficial effects of the immune system, including its role in phagocytosis, blood flow regulation, and combating infectious agents and cancer cells.