APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The adaptive or specific immunity is the body’s ____ line of defense.
A
First
B
Second
C
Third
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The third line defense aims at eliminating specific pathogens that have been encountered by the immune system previously (adaptive or acquired immune response). Instead of being restricted to the site of infection, the adaptive immune response occurs throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -First line of defense: Owns and manages risks/risk owners/managers. Second line of defense: Oversees risks/risk control and compliance. Third line of defense: Provides independent assurance/risk assurance.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first line of defence is made up of barriers to prevent infection. The second line of defence is made up of responses to infection that apply generally to all pathogens. The third line of defence provides immunity against specific pathogens.

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