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What are the two main classifications of immunity?
What are the two main classifications of immunity?
- Innate and adaptive immunity (correct)
- Specific and nonspecific immunity
- Cell-mediated and humoral immunity
- Passive and active immunity
Which cells and tissues are primarily involved in the immune system's functions?
Which cells and tissues are primarily involved in the immune system's functions?
- Red blood cells, bone marrow, and thymus
- Neurons, lungs, and skin
- White blood cells, spleen, and lymph nodes (correct)
- Platelets, liver, and kidneys
What is the main function of the immune system in relation to disease-causing changes in the body?
What is the main function of the immune system in relation to disease-causing changes in the body?
- To produce antibodies against all foreign agents
- To regulate body temperature
- To fight disease-causing changes in the body, such as cancer cells (correct)
- To remove toxins from the body
What is the role of the immune system in recognizing and neutralizing harmful substances from the environment?
What is the role of the immune system in recognizing and neutralizing harmful substances from the environment?
What is the primary function of the immune system in relation to disease-causing germs?
What is the primary function of the immune system in relation to disease-causing germs?