Which Symptom or Observation Would Support the Hypothesis That a Person

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which symptom or observation would support the hypothesis that a person is undergoing an adaptive immune response after exposure to a pathogen?

• A) An increase in lysozyme production
• B) Inflammation at the hypothesized site of exposure
• C) Increased flow of mucus
• D) Lysis of infected cells by T cells
• E) Phagocytosis of the pathogen

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant or unchanging stimuli over time.

Absolute Thresholds

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can perceive at least 50% of the time.

Colour Hue

The quality of a color determined by its dominant wavelength, making it distinguishable as red, green, blue, etc.

Light Wave

An electromagnetic wave visible to the human eye, responsible for the perception of light and color.