True or False Specialized organs, tissues, and cells make up the immune system. Parasites, viruses, and antibodies are harmful invaders.

Q: Why does the immensely powerful immune system of the body, an organ system that has evolved over…

A: Human immune virus (HIV) is a retrovirus which attacks the immune cells of the body. It affects the…

Q: Transfer of immunoglobulins from mother to child during breastfeeding can protect the child from…

A: Answer Naturally acquired passive immunity

Q: A hypersensitivity reaction occurs During the first exposure to an antigen. On a second or…

A: A hypersensitivity reaction occurs on a second or subsequent exposure to an antigen. This means that…

Q: In an immunoassay, antibodies used to recognize and bind to antigens are called primary antibodies…

A: Immunoassays are used to detect the presence of an antigen (or even an antibody).  Primary…

Q: Which of the following defines a memory cell?   Microorganism that typically lives on the human body…

A: Primary response- the immune response that occurs during the body's first encounter with a…

Q: Which of the following true of active immunity? Is considered to provide short term protection O…

A: The immune system protects the body from the external attack of a pathogen or foreign body. Active…

Q: The most specific of the body's defenses against a particular disease is:     physical barrier…

A: The immune system of our body provides two different types of immunity - innate immunity and…

Q: The human immune system has a variety of ways to protect us from pathogens, including innate and…

A: The immune system is a collection of biological mechanisms that defends an organism against illness.…

Q: Which of the following is not a component of an autoimmune response? The body's immune system…

A: An abnormal immune response that results in the destruction of the healthy cells and tissues of the…

Q: Which of the following is not characteristic of a response to a previously encountered pathogen?…

A: The first exposure of an individual to a pathogen result in a primary immune response. When a second…

Q: Which of the following is mismatched? Epitope - Specific area on an antigen that interacts with…

A: Q. Ans:- Explanation:- The first statement is correct as the epitope is that region on the antigen…

Q: Platelets are formed by: Group of answer choices cell division in the spleen. disruption of a…

A: The blood has three formed elements suspended in the liquid plasma. These formed elements include…

Q: Acquired or adaptive immunity can be divided in to Natural Active, Natural Passive, Artificial…

A: Introduction: Adaptive immunity, also known as protective immunity, is the third line of defense…

Q: Which type of cell is ultimately the one which will remove foreign and unnecessary material from the…

A: A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work collectively to protect the body and fight…

Q: HIV is a virus that kills helper T cells. HIV is not the direct cause of death in people who have…

A: HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) is a retrovirus that damages the cells of our immune system which…

Q: Foreign cells and tissues, allergens, and the body's own cells that it fails to recognize as normal…

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: A process that involves macrophages and eosinophils bound to the stem region of antibody molecules,…

A: Introduction :- Passive immunity is the transfer of antibodies from one individual to another…

Q: The defenses created by physical barriers are often supported by chemical barriers (and vis versa),…

A: It is the non specific immunity with which a person is born with.  It protects you against all…

Q: The 2011 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to three immunologists, Dr. Ralph…

A: Ralph M. Steinman was awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Bruce A.…

Q: True or false Edward Jenner first proposed protective vaccine against plague in the 18th century.…

A: Plague is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It is primarily transmitted…

Q: The simplest correct definition of disease is:     cellular dysfunction     organ failure…

A: A disease condition can be interpreted based on the characteristics of the disease. So understanding…

Q: True or False: Complement is part of the adaptive immune response. True or False: Cells that do NOT…

A: Adaptive immunity is a type of immune response that specifically targets a pathogen or foreign…

Q: What beneficial role do fevers play in immunity? The height of a fever has nothing to do with the…

A: Fever activates our body's immune system.Heating boosts our immunity by speeding disease fighting…

Q: Which of the following occurs during an active immunization? O A preparation of a specific antigen…

A: Active immunization: It is the immunization where the immune system of a person is triggered by…

Q: Which of the following is true about the adaptive immune system? Check all please. Adaptive…

A: First of all let us understand the basics of immune system and then move forward to all the specific…

Q: Explain the characteristics of bacteria and virus that make them pathogens. Explain how pathogens…

A: Key References:1. Todar, K. (2009). Bacterial Pathogens. Textbook of Bacteriology. Retrieved from…

Q: If the main criteria for an antigen is that it is foreign, I'm curious how the body responds in the…

A: Organ transplantation is a medical procedure that involves removing an organ from one body and…

Q: >1 ans) Which of the following are true CD4+ T cell count is used to monitor immune system…

A: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome…

Q: A _______ response is when the immune system responds faster upon second encounter with an antigen.

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Q: Which of the following are components of the adaptive immune system that actively fight infection…

A: The adaptive responses are highly specific whereas innate immune response are present since the…