The primary goal of the immune response is

A. stimulation of mitotic activity in order to replace cells damaged by infection.
B. maintenance of the proper ionic balance between lymph and blood.
C. destruction or inactivation of pathogens and foreign material.
D. removal of antibodies from lymph and lymphatic organs.
E. reduction of the number of circulating memory lymphocytes.


Answer: C

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