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What is one of the protective functions of the beneficial effect?
What is one of the protective functions of the beneficial effect?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the beneficial effect?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the beneficial effect?
What is another way the beneficial effect protects the body?
What is another way the beneficial effect protects the body?
What is a specific way the beneficial effect helps to eliminate foreign substances?
What is a specific way the beneficial effect helps to eliminate foreign substances?
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What is a potential consequence of the beneficial effect on cancer cells?
What is a potential consequence of the beneficial effect on cancer cells?
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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.
