When the Immune System Creates a Response That Is Overblown

question 104

Multiple Choice

When the immune system creates a response that is overblown in relation to the threat it has been exposed to, the response is called an

• A) autoimmune response.
• B) immunodeficiency.
• C) allergic reaction.

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Definitions:

Offshoring

The practice of moving a part of a company's operations or business processes to another country to reduce costs or take advantage of favorable conditions.

Trade Adjustment Assistance

A federal program that provides aid to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports.

Aggregate Demand

The total demand for all goods and services within an economy at a given overall price level and in a given time period.

Protectionism

A policy of imposing restrictions on imports, often through tariffs and quotas, to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.