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Which body system defends the body against foreign intruders?
Which body system defends the body against foreign intruders?
- Immune system (correct)
- Nervous system
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
What is the main purpose of the immune system?
What is the main purpose of the immune system?
- To support digestion
- To facilitate muscle movement
- To defend the body against diseases (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
Which type of immunity is present from birth and provides immediate defense against pathogens?
Which type of immunity is present from birth and provides immediate defense against pathogens?
- Innate immunity (correct)
- Adaptive immunity
- Passive immunity
- Acquired immunity
What are the two types of immunity mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of immunity mentioned in the text?
Which kingdom is mentioned in relation to defense and immunity?
Which kingdom is mentioned in relation to defense and immunity?
What is the significance of innate immunity in defending against diseases?
What is the significance of innate immunity in defending against diseases?
What is the primary mechanism used by Poriferans to inhibit microbial growth?
What is the primary mechanism used by Poriferans to inhibit microbial growth?
Which organism recognizes Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi?
Which organism recognizes Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi?
What type of immunity response is triggered in mollusks when the anatomic barrier defense is breached?
What type of immunity response is triggered in mollusks when the anatomic barrier defense is breached?
What is the primary function of hemocytes in mollusks' immune system?
What is the primary function of hemocytes in mollusks' immune system?
Which of the following is classified as a barrier defense in arthropods' innate immunity?
Which of the following is classified as a barrier defense in arthropods' innate immunity?
What triggers the internal immune defense in arthropods?
What triggers the internal immune defense in arthropods?
Which mechanism does Caenorhabditis elegans use to disrupt bacterial cell walls?
Which mechanism does Caenorhabditis elegans use to disrupt bacterial cell walls?
