5 Questions
Which term describes the state of freedom from infection?
Immunity
What is the subject called that deals with defense mechanisms against infection?
Immunology
What are the defense mechanisms against infectious agents described as?
Effective
Which term describes the situation where one species is naturally susceptible to certain infections while another is resistant?
Innate susceptibility
What is the term for the process of engulfing and destroying microorganisms by certain cells?
Phagocytosis
Test your knowledge of infectious agents and defense mechanisms in this quiz. Learn about the diverse characteristics of infectious agents and the ingenious defense mechanisms our bodies have developed to protect against them.
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