The Study of the Body's Defenses Against Pathogens Is Called

question 1

Multiple Choice

The study of the body's defenses against pathogens is called

• A) molecular biology.
• B) chemotherapy.
• C) etiology.
• D) immunology.
• E) epidemiology.

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Definitions:

Nerve Cord

A bundle of nerve fibers running the length of an animal's body, which is the central component of its nervous system.

Phylogeny

Phylogeny is a visual representation of the evolutionary history of populations, genes, or species.

Homology

Homology refers to the similarity of characteristics resulting from shared ancestry.

Bat Wings

A term describing the wing structure of bats, which consists of a membrane stretched between elongated fingers.