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Which type of immunity mounts the same defenses each time, regardless of the pathogen type?
Which type of immunity mounts the same defenses each time, regardless of the pathogen type?
- Adaptive immunity
- Nonspecific (innate) immunity (correct)
- Specific (acquired) immunity
- Antigen-specific immunity
Which of the following is an example of the first line of defense in innate immunity?
Which of the following is an example of the first line of defense in innate immunity?
- Interferons and the complement system
- Antibodies and macrophages
- Fever and inflammation
- Skin and mucous membranes (correct)
Which component of specific immunity mounts a specific attack against a particular pathogen?
Which component of specific immunity mounts a specific attack against a particular pathogen?
- Fever, inflammation, and phagocytes
- Third line of defense - immune responses (correct)
- Antimicrobial proteins
- Interferons and the complement system
Which of the following is an example of an antimicrobial protein in the second line of defense?
Which of the following is an example of an antimicrobial protein in the second line of defense?
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Which system attempts to prevent or stop invasions of pathogens from causing disease?
Which system attempts to prevent or stop invasions of pathogens from causing disease?
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Which type of immunity helps to protect against cancer?
Which type of immunity helps to protect against cancer?
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Which defense mechanism is part of the second line of defense in innate immunity?
Which defense mechanism is part of the second line of defense in innate immunity?
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