A Theoretical Construct Is Something

question 5

Multiple Choice

A theoretical construct is something

• A) that can be shown to exist.
• B) ephemeral and unknowable.
• C) that cannot be observed or verified directly.
• D) that demonstrates relationships between facts while proving their existence at the same time.

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Definitions:

Lymphatic Capillaries

Small, thin-walled vessels that are the starting point of the lymphatic system, responsible for the absorption of interstitial fluid and its return to the bloodstream.

Autoimmune Diseases

Conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells, leading to inflammation and tissue damage.

Antibodies

Substances created by the immune system to detect and render harmless external threats like viruses and bacteria.

Passive Artificial Immunity

Immunity acquired by the transfer of antibodies from another individual, as happens through injection or maternal transfer.