The Immune System Answers

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What is the function of the immune system?

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It exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide.
B
It provides structure for the body.
C
It eliminates waste from the body.
D
It responds when pathogens enter the body.
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physicalchemicalbiologicalskin

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physical
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chemical
C
biological
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physicalchemicalbiologicalphagocytes

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physical
B
chemical
C
biological
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physicalchemicalbiologicalLangerhans cells

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physical
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chemical
C
biological
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Selection 1:physical
Selection 2:biological
Selection 3:biological
Selection 4:chemical
Selection 5:physical
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Determine whether the statements below are true or false.

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Determine whether the statements below are true or false.:true
Determine whether the statements below are true or false.:true
Determine whether the statements below are true or false.:false
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phagocytesB lymphocytesT Helper cellsactivate memory cells

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phagocytes
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B lymphocytes
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T Helper cells
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Which of the following best describes why someone with an immunodeficiency disorders may get sick more easily than someone without the disorder?

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part of the immune system does not function properly
B
masses of cells form and steal nutrients from healthy cells
C
healthy cells are mistaken for pathogens and get attacked
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You hear a commercial on the radio for a brand-new medicine guaranteed to boost immunity. Which source is the least likely to provide accurate information about this product?

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a popular culture magazine
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a brochure from a doctor’s office
C
a government agency’s website (e.g., the Food and Drug Administration)
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What is the function of the immune system?

A
It exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide.
B
It provides structure for the body.
C
It eliminates waste from the body.
D
It responds when pathogens enter the body.
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Use the drop-down menus to determine whether the following barriers are physical, chemical, or biological. physical✔ chemicalbiologicallysozyme

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Selection 1:chemical
Selection 2:physical
Selection 3:biological
Selection 4:biological
Selection 5:chemical
Selection 6:physical

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