The Term Tolerance Refers To

question 24

Multiple Choice

The term tolerance refers to:

• A) surveillance and destruction of new cancer cells by the immune system.
• B) the ability of the immune system to ignore "self" cells.
• C) the ability of T and B lymphocytes to work together.
• D) the role of lymphoid tissue in the body defenses.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals perceive, think, and gain understanding of their world through the interaction of genetic and learned factors.

Life Span

The maximum extent of time one or members of a species can live under optimal conditions.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes.

Schaie's Model

A developmental model that outlines the stages of cognitive development in adults, emphasizing life-span changes.