PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Question
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Which of the following describes immunity?
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the capacity to resist certain types oforganisms and toxins (poisons) that will damage tissues and organs
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consists of 4 lines of defense
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only consists of natural immunity
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Active Immunity results when exposure to a disease organism triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to that disease. Active immunity can be acquired through natural immunity or vaccine-induced immunity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The innate immune system: Fast and general effectiveness The innate immune system is the body’s first line of defense against germs entering the body. It responds in the same way to all germs and foreign substances, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the “nonspecific” immune system.
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