A nursing instructor is describing the concept of immunity. The instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify that cell-mediated immunity protects the body against what type of infections? Select all that apply
A) Viral
B) Protozoal
C) Fungal
D) Bacterial
E) Helminth
Ans: A, C, D
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Cell-mediated immunity protects the body against viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.
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