Which statements best define acute rejection?

a. Acute rejection is a cell-mediated immune response.
b. Acute rejection is usually a type III rejection.
c. Immunosuppressive drugs delay or lessen the intensity of an acute rejection.
d. Acute rejection is associated with the body’s response to an organ transplant.
e. Acute rejection is a response against unmatched human leukocyte antigens


Ans:
a. Acute rejection is a cell-mediated immune response.
c. Immunosuppressive drugs delay or lessen the intensity of an acute rejection.
d. Acute rejection is associated with the body’s response to an organ transplant.
e. Acute rejection is a response against unmatched human leukocyte antigens

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