Summarize the role of the immune system
What will be an ideal response?
Specifically, the immune system (1) defends against invading disease-producing microorganisms (such as bacteria and viruses); (2) functions as a "cleanup crew" that removes worn out cells (such as aged red blood cells) and tissue debris (for example, tissue damaged by trauma or disease), paving the way for wound healing and tissue repair; and (3) identifies and destroys cancer cells that arise in the body.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
List, compare, and contrast the brain's centers for monitoring and controlling respiration.
What will be an ideal response?
In the diagram, which organelle is responsible for autophagy and autolysis?
a) C b) B c) F d) J e) D
Interferon
a. forms a membrane-attack complex b. causes lysis of invading microbes c. nonspecifically defends against viruses d. stimulates histamine release from mast cells e. is secreted by lymphoid tissues