The System That Is Made Up of Organs and Cells

question 22

True/False

The system that is made up of organs and cells that work together to defend the body against disease is the immune system.

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Definitions:

Hypervigilant

An enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect threats.

Biological Relatives

Individuals who are related to one another by genetic connections, such as parents, siblings, and offspring.

Anxiously Reactive

Characterized by a heightened response to threats or stress, often resulting in excessive worry, fear, or apprehension.

Danger-Detection System

The psychological and physiological mechanisms in humans and animals that allow for the identification and response to threats.