Nutrition and Immunity Lecture 1: Immunology Definition
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Immunology is the study of the immune system like the organs, cells, structure, function, response against antigens, and disorders.

True

The immune system functions to give immunity against internal injuries in the body.

False

The first line of defense against microorganisms is the immune system's adaptive response.

False

The second line of defense provided by the immune system is highly specific.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The adaptive immune system can provide highly specific protection against invaders.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Innate immunity is one of the types of immunity against infectious diseases.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adaptive immunity relies on mechanisms that exist before infection.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Innate immunity responds more slowly than adaptive immunity.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Natural killer cells are part of the humoral mechanisms in the immune system.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tonsils and adenoids are organs of the immune system.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acquired immunity is based on genetic make-up.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interleukins are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several bacteria.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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