Compare self and non-self and explain their relationship with the body's immune system

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The key to the body's successful immune system is the ability to distinguish self (or proteins that belong to its body) from non-self (proteins that belong to any other living thing).

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In _____, blood is removed from the body and passed through membranes where toxic substances are removed from the blood and returned to the body

Fill in the blank with the right word.

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This disease is caused by reduced transparency of the lens inside the eyeball

A. astigmatism B. cataracts C. glaucoma D. conjunctivitis

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To perspire is to ________ crete fluid through the skin.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A type of eating disorder in which the person has recurrent binges, but does not purge afterwards, is known as:

a. anorexia nervosa. b. bulimia nervosa. c. stomach stapling. d. binge-eating disorder.

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