The Immune Response Begins with the Exposure of the Body

question 20

Multiple Choice

The immune response begins with the exposure of the body to a(n) ____, which is any foreign substance that can induce an immune response.

• A) antigen
• B) allergen
• C) antibody
• D) globulin

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Definitions:

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids that regulate electrolyte and water balance by acting on the kidneys, primarily aldosterone.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a regulatory substance produced by the parathyroid glands that is critical in maintaining calcium balance in the blood.

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose by cells.

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) is a peptide hormone that regulates the amount of water absorbed by the kidneys to maintain bodily fluid balance.