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What is the role of white blood cells in defending against pathogens?
What is the role of white blood cells in defending against pathogens?
- Production of antitoxins
- Production of toxins
- Phagocytosis (correct)
- Production of red blood cells
Which cells are responsible for producing antibodies in the immune system?
Which cells are responsible for producing antibodies in the immune system?
- Erythrocytes
- Platelets
- Lymphocytes (correct)
- Monocytes
What is the main purpose of antibody production in response to a pathogen?
What is the main purpose of antibody production in response to a pathogen?
- To make the pathogen reproduce quickly
- To prevent the production of memory cells
- To produce antibodies that are specific to the antigens on the pathogen (correct)
- To destroy the white blood cells
Which type of immunity results from exposure to a disease or by vaccination?
Which type of immunity results from exposure to a disease or by vaccination?
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How do memory cells contribute to the immune response?
How do memory cells contribute to the immune response?
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What is the purpose of antitoxins produced by lymphocytes?
What is the purpose of antitoxins produced by lymphocytes?
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What is the principle behind herd immunity?
What is the principle behind herd immunity?
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