Which of the Following Is Not Attributable to the Immune

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not attributable to the immune defense system?

• A) defends against pathogenic microorganisms
• B) converts foreign chemicals into compounds that can be more readily eliminated in the urine
• C) removes worn-out cells and tissue debris
• D) identifies and destroys abnormal or mutant cells
• E) can inappropriately induce allergic responses and autoimmune disease

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Definitions:

Distal Convoluted Tubules

Part of the nephron in the kidney where final adjustments in urine composition are made.

Renal Corpuscle

The initial filtering component of the nephron in kidneys, consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, where blood filtration begins.

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries enclosed in the Bowman's capsule in the kidney, playing a critical role in the body's process of filtering blood to form urine.

Afferent Arterioles

Structures that deliver blood to the glomeruli of the kidneys.