Which of the following is not characteristic of the adaptive immune system?

A) It is antigen-specific.
B) It is systemic.
C) It has memory.
D) It is specific for a given organ.


D) It is specific for a given organ.

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A. severe emphysema B. asphyxia C. asthma D. hypoventilation E. hyperventilation

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A) First-degree burns because the epidermis is damaged. B) First-degree burns because the tissue damage is so great that the tissue cannot repair itself. C) Second-degree burns because the tissue damage is so great that the tissue cannot repair itself. D) Third-degree burns because the epidermis is damaged. E) Third-degree burns because the tissue damage is so great that the tissue cannot repair itself.

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A hemorrhage results in which of the following?

A) A decrease in ECF volume but an increase ICF volume B) A decrease in water volume and an increase in osmolarity C) An increase in ECF volume but a decrease in ICF volume D) A decrease in water volume without significantly affecting the osmolarity E) A decrease in water volume and a decrease in osmolarity

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