5 Questions
What is the study of the mechanisms that a host has evolved to rid itself of pathogens and other foreign substances/macromolecules called?
Immunology
What are some examples of pathogens that can challenge the lymphatic system?
Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites (helminth worms), and Protozoans
What is the term used to describe the ability to protect against pathogens and eliminate damaged or malignant cells?
Disease resistance
What is the term for the lack of immunity?
Susceptibility
What is pathogenicity?
The ability to cause disease (the ability to infect and cause illness)
Test your knowledge on the basics of immunology with this quiz covering the importance of the immune system, types of pathogens, and environmental challenges to the lymphatic system. This quiz is based on the content from MIM 110: Immunology I Lecture 1 & 2 from October 2023 – March 2024.
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