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Describe Characteristics of Diets That Are Thought to Be Protective

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Describe characteristics of diets that are thought to be protective against cancer.


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Complement Protein

Proteins in the blood that help antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens from an organism.

Immunotherapy

A medical treatment that enhances the body's immune system to fight diseases, particularly cancer.

Passive Immunity

Passive immunity is the transfer of active humoral immunity in the form of ready-made antibodies, from one individual to another.

Active Immunity

The immunity that occurs when the body is exposed to an antigen and produces its own antibodies in response.

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