A Type of Immunotherapy in Which a Substance, Made in the Laboratory

question 40

Multiple Choice

A type of immunotherapy in which a substance, made in the laboratory, attaches to cancer cells to flag them so that macrophages in the body's immune system can recognize and destroy them is called

• A)interferons.
• B)interleukins.
• C)monoclonal antibodies.
• D)human immunoglobulins.
• E)cytokines.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response, preparing the body for action.

Parasympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.

Hormonal Transmission

The process by which hormones are released into the bloodstream by endocrine glands and then travel to target organs or tissues to exert their effects.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, potentially leading to significant health issues.