Given That an Important Function of the Immune System Is

question 36

Essay

Given that an important function of the immune system is to both recognize and dispose of cancerous cells, postulate why tumors can be established in a human host.

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Definitions:

Room Temperature

The ambient temperature of a living space, considered comfortable for most humans, usually around 20-22°C (68-72°F).

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, unconsciously, to protect themselves from anxiety or to confront uncomfortable emotions.

Unpleasant Truth

A fact or reality that is difficult to accept or confront due to its distressing, uncomfortable, or disagreeable nature.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual acts in a manner opposite to their actual feelings.