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In the host-parasite relationship, what does the parasite refer to?
In the host-parasite relationship, what does the parasite refer to?
- The person carrying the disease
- The resistance of the host
- The natural resistances
- The microorganism causing harm (correct)
What does the term 'host' mean in microbiology and parasitology?
What does the term 'host' mean in microbiology and parasitology?
- Creature living on a host's body
- Natural resistances with which a person is born
- Living organism providing shelter to another organism (correct)
- Dependence on antibody production
Which of the following substances causes the body to make an immune response?
Which of the following substances causes the body to make an immune response?
- Immunoglobulin
- Pathogens (correct)
- Antibodies
- Toxins
What is innate immunity also known as?
What is innate immunity also known as?
How does innate immunity differ from acquired immunity?
How does innate immunity differ from acquired immunity?
Which type of immunity depends on the ability of the body to recognize and dispose of foreign microorganisms?
Which type of immunity depends on the ability of the body to recognize and dispose of foreign microorganisms?
What is the first line of defense in innate immunity?
What is the first line of defense in innate immunity?
Which body site utilizes lactobacilli as a defense mechanism?
Which body site utilizes lactobacilli as a defense mechanism?
What does the respiratory tract use to move mucus constantly to the throat for defense?
What does the respiratory tract use to move mucus constantly to the throat for defense?
Which condition can hinder the effectiveness of the gastrointestinal tract's defense mechanism?
Which condition can hinder the effectiveness of the gastrointestinal tract's defense mechanism?
What is a major component of the external defense system responsible for enhanced effectiveness through antimicrobial secretions?
What is a major component of the external defense system responsible for enhanced effectiveness through antimicrobial secretions?
Which body site is negatively impacted by the reduced numbers of lactobacilli due to douching and antibiotic therapy?
Which body site is negatively impacted by the reduced numbers of lactobacilli due to douching and antibiotic therapy?
In what body site is it crucial to avoid reduced movement of ciliated cells to maintain defense?
In what body site is it crucial to avoid reduced movement of ciliated cells to maintain defense?
