Immunology Basics

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What is the first step in the immune system's response to foreign objects?

  • Restore homeostasis
  • Remember the invading pathogen
  • Recognize what is self and non-self (correct)
  • Eliminate the foreign object

What does the immune system constantly sense, similar to the cardiovascular and renal systems?

  • Danger (correct)
  • Oxygen levels
  • Nutrients
  • Hormone levels

What are the three main steps in the immune system's response to foreign objects?

  • Identify, infect, isolate
  • Detect, destroy, digest
  • Recognize, restore, remember (correct)
  • Acknowledge, assimilate, adapt

What does the immune system target?

<p>Any 'foreign' object (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the immune system in responding to invading pathogens?

<p>To remember the invading pathogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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