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Which part of the immune system provides immediate, non-specific protection against a wide range of pathogens?
Which part of the immune system provides immediate, non-specific protection against a wide range of pathogens?
- Innate immune system (correct)
- B cells
- T cells
- Adaptive immune system
What cells can recognize and remember specific pathogens for future responses in the immune system?
What cells can recognize and remember specific pathogens for future responses in the immune system?
- White blood cells
- B cells
- Natural killer cells
- T cells (correct)
What is the primary function of antibodies in the immune response?
What is the primary function of antibodies in the immune response?
- To cause fever
- To weaken the immune system
- To trigger inflammation
- To protect against specific pathogens (correct)
Which factor can weaken the immune system and make it more vulnerable to disease?
Which factor can weaken the immune system and make it more vulnerable to disease?
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What is the role of natural killer cells in the immune system?
What is the role of natural killer cells in the immune system?
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What kind of response does the adaptive immune system mount against pathogens?
What kind of response does the adaptive immune system mount against pathogens?
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Which type of immune cell can quickly attack and destroy invaders?
Which type of immune cell can quickly attack and destroy invaders?
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What role do T cells play in the immune response?
What role do T cells play in the immune response?
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What is a characteristic of a healthy immune system?
What is a characteristic of a healthy immune system?
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