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21. The Immune System
Introduction to the Immune System
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What is the body's ability to resist invaders and the diseases they cause called?
A
Infection
B
Inflammation
C
Immunity
D
Allergy
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Begin by understanding the definitions of each term provided in the options: Infection, Inflammation, Immunity, and Allergy.
Infection refers to the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
Inflammation is the body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
Allergy is a hypersensitive reaction by the immune system to a substance that is normally harmless.
Immunity is the body's ability to resist invaders and the diseases they cause, through the action of the immune system, which includes both innate and adaptive defenses.
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