OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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TRUE
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FALSE
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Leukocytes patrol the blood and tissues throughout the body in search of intruders. When they detect a foreign substance, they send out signals and launch an immune attack. These disease-fighting cells are made in the bone marrow and are stored in many different places in the body such as the tonsils and adenoids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Together, cytokines and antigens train individual adaptive immune cells to recognize and destroy specific patterns of each foreign invader. First, they instruct the adaptive immune cells how to respond to the invader by releasing chemicals called cytokines.
Detailed explanation-3: -White blood cells are also called leukocytes. They protect you against illness and disease. Think of white blood cells as your immunity cells.
Detailed explanation-4: -The immune system has a vital role: It protects your body from harmful substances, germs and cell changes that could make you ill. It is made up of various organs, cells and proteins.