What Specific Host Defenses Make It Difficult for a Pathogen

question 18

Multiple Choice

What specific host defenses make it difficult for a pathogen to avoid destruction once they have gained entry into the human body? (Select all that apply)

• A) circulating antibodies
• B) presence of phagocytic cells that destroy pathogens
• C) cytotoxic T cells that destroy invaded cells
• D) the skin and mucous membranes

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Definitions:

Depreciation Method

A systematic approach used to allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence of the asset.

Units-of-Production Method

A depreciation method where the expense is based on the asset's usage, output, or units produced, rather than time.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation by evenly allocating the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Capital Lease

A lease agreement that is recorded as an asset on a lessee's balance sheet, signifying that the lessee has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.