Which of the Following Children Is the Most Likely to Suffer

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following children is the most likely to suffer from untreated tooth decay?

• A) Devon, who lives in a single-parent household
• B) Vincent, who is low-SES
• C) Penny, who is an only child
• D) Jiyeon, who is Korean American

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Definitions:

Adaptive Immunity

The branch of the immune system that involves the creation of antibodies and memory cells in response to an exposure to a specific pathogen, providing long-term immunity.

Immediate Protection

Rapid defense mechanisms activated promptly to prevent infection or damage before long-term specific immunity develops.

Natural Killer Cell

A type of lymphocyte in the immune system capable of killing certain infectious organisms and tumor cells without prior immunization.

Lyses Tumor

The breakdown or destruction of tumor cells, often through chemical, biological, or physical means.