A Secondary Immune Response Differs from the Primary Immune Response

question 20

Multiple Choice

A secondary immune response differs from the primary immune response in that:

• A) it is more rapid than the primary response and results in higher antibody levels.
• B) it is slower than the primary response and doesn't change the antibody levels.
• C) it occurs at the same time as the primary response but results in a decrease in antibodies.
• D) it only occurs in hyperallergic reactions and results in a decrease of antibodies.

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Definitions:

Intercept Term

The intercept term in a regression model is the value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are equal to zero.

Coefficient

A steady or unvarying number that precedes and acts as a multiplier for the variable in algebraic expressions.

Predictor Variables

Variables in statistical models that are used to predict outcomes of interest.

Second-order Polynomial

A polynomial of degree two, characterized by a quadratic equation that includes squared terms as its highest order.