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Which mechanism does the body use to prevent infection from invading organisms?
Which mechanism does the body use to prevent infection from invading organisms?
- Production of antibodies by B lymphocytes
- Phagocytosis by neutrophils
- Fever induced by the hypothalamus (correct)
- Increased heart rate and respiratory rate
What is the primary function of Kuppfer cells in the liver?
What is the primary function of Kuppfer cells in the liver?
- Regulate body temperature
- Prevent inflammation
- Produce antibodies
- Destroy bacterial in the bloodstream (correct)
Which of the following is responsible for engulfing and destroying bacteria, dead cells, and foreign material?
Which of the following is responsible for engulfing and destroying bacteria, dead cells, and foreign material?
- Macrophages (correct)
- Kuppfer cells
- Acids in the stomach
- Antibodies
What is the role of normal flora in the body's defense against infection?
What is the role of normal flora in the body's defense against infection?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the immune response against infection?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the immune response against infection?
How does the inflammatory response contribute to the body's defense against infection?
How does the inflammatory response contribute to the body's defense against infection?
Which purpose of the inflammatory response involves neutralizing and destroying harmful agents?
Which purpose of the inflammatory response involves neutralizing and destroying harmful agents?
Which of the following is an example where normal flora can cause infection?
Which of the following is an example where normal flora can cause infection?
What is the main function of phagocytes in the inflammatory response?
What is the main function of phagocytes in the inflammatory response?
Which hormone is considered anti-inflammatory and helps balance the inflammatory process?
Which hormone is considered anti-inflammatory and helps balance the inflammatory process?
