Chapter 26. 26·1–26·4 Your body has different ways to protect you against...

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Instructions

Check your understanding of concepts from 26·1–26·4 Your body has different ways to protect you against disease-causing invaders by answering the following questions.

1.

1. The three divisions of the immune system are:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 26·1 Three lines of defense prevent and fight pathogen attacks.)
Incorrect. (See section 26·1 Three lines of defense prevent and fight pathogen attacks.)

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2. Which of the following can also be called "adaptive immunity"?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 26·2 External barriers prevent pathogens from entering your body.)
Incorrect. (See section 26·2 External barriers prevent pathogens from entering your body.)

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3. What aspect of the body's immune system is responsible for recognizing the invasion of any pathogen and responding instantly to prevent infection?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 26·3 The non-specific division of the immune system recognizes and fights pathogens and signals for additional defenses.)
Incorrect. (See section 26·3 The non-specific division of the immune system recognizes and fights pathogens and signals for additional defenses.)

4.

4. Immune cells recognize "self" from "non-self" by recognizing:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 26·3 The non-specific division of the immune system recognizes and fights pathogens and signals for additional defenses.)
Incorrect. (See section 26·3 The non-specific division of the immune system recognizes and fights pathogens and signals for additional defenses.)

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5. In the inflammatory response, histamines are produced by:

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B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct. (See section 26·4 The non-specific system responds to infection with the inflammatory response and with fever.)
Incorrect. (See section 26·4 The non-specific system responds to infection with the inflammatory response and with fever.)

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