The ability to resist infection and disease through the activation of specific defenses is known as:

A) immune response
B) immunity
C) hypersensitivity
D) tolerance


B) immunity
B) Immunity is the ability to resist infection and disease through the activation of specific defenses. The lymphatic system includes three components: a network of lymphatic vessels, a fluid called lymph, and lymphoid organs, which are connected to the lymphatic vessels and contain large numbers of lymphocytes.

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A. Stage 1 B. Stage 2 C. Stage 3 D. Stage 4

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