Understanding Human Infections and Immune Responses
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What are the factors that make older adults more susceptible to infection?

  • Increased physical activity
  • Decreased immune response (correct)
  • Higher body temperature
  • Improved wound healing

    • How do the body's protective mechanisms work to prevent infection?

  • By enhancing the inflammatory response
  • By recognizing and destroying pathogens (correct)
  • By weakening the immune system
  • By promoting pathogen growth

    • Which type of microorganism can cause infection in humans?

  • Archaea
  • Fungi
  • Protists
  • Viruses (correct)

    • What is the role of inflammatory and immune responses in protecting the body?

    <p>Recognizing and eliminating pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the links in the infection process and give an example of each.

    <p>Pathogen entry into the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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