Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The ability of the body to resist disease is known asa. sensitivity.b. resistance.c. immunity.d. noninfection.

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Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The ability of the body to resist disease is known as
a. sensitivity.
b. resistance.
c. immunity.
d. noninfection.

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Humans can get affected by various kinds of diseases. Our body has its own mechanism to respond against microbial pathogens as well as damaged tissues. The immune system does more than provide protection against infections such as preventing the growth of some tumors or some cancer can also be treated by stimulating immune responses against tumor cells.

Step 2

Immunity can be defined as resistance to disease, especially infectious disease. The most important physiologic function of the immune system is to prevent or eradicate infections.

Hence, the correct option is 'c'.

 

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