The Immune System
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Which of the following best describes the immune system's ability to recognize foreign pathogens?

  • The immune system cannot recognize any foreign pathogens.
  • The immune system can only recognize pathogens that are very similar to each other.
  • The immune system can only recognize pathogens that are very different from each other.
  • The immune system can recognize subtle chemical differences between different pathogens. (correct)
  • What is the main function of the immune system?

  • To discriminate between foreign molecules and the body's own cells and proteins.
  • To protect animals from invading pathogenic microorganisms and cancer. (correct)
  • To mount an appropriate response to eliminate foreign organisms.
  • To generate a variety of cells and molecules capable of recognizing and eliminating foreign invaders.
  • What are the two main activities of an immune response?

  • Response and elimination.
  • Recognition and elimination.
  • Response and discrimination.
  • Recognition and discrimination. (correct)
  • What is the complexity of the immune system's network compared to?

    <p>The complexity of the nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immune system's response to a recognized foreign organism called?

    <p>Effector response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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