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What is the definition of immunology?
What is the definition of immunology?
- The study of genetic disorders related to the immune system
- The study of the human body's response to stress
- The study of infectious diseases and their treatment
- The study of physiological mechanisms that humans and animals use to defend their bodies from invading organisms (correct)
What is the function of antibodies (Ab) in immunology?
What is the function of antibodies (Ab) in immunology?
- To activate viruses and bacteria
- To stimulate the production of antigens
- To bind to antigens and neutralize pathogens (correct)
- To promote the growth of fungi and parasites
What does innate immunity refer to?
What does innate immunity refer to?
- Immunity acquired through vaccination
- Host defense mechanisms that act from the start of an infection (correct)
- Immunity mediated by antibodies
- Immunity that is specific to a particular pathogen
What is the purpose of vaccination in immunology?
What is the purpose of vaccination in immunology?
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What is the role of cell-mediated immunity in the immune response?
What is the role of cell-mediated immunity in the immune response?
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