The Wet Form of Macular Degeneration Is Described as

question 29

Multiple Choice

The wet form of macular degeneration is described as

• A) a less serious form of AMD.
• B) a serious form that can result in damage to the retina, resulting in loss of central vision.
• C) a curable disease.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Immunity

Adaptive immunity refers to the defense mechanisms in the body that are developed specifically against an antigen, including the production of antibodies and generation of memory lymphocytes.

Cytokine

Protein or peptide secreted by a cell that regulates the activity of neighboring cells.

Lymphocyte Proliferation

The rapid increase or multiplication of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, often in response to infection or disease.

Helper T Cells

A type of T cell that plays a central role in the immune response, helping to activate and direct other immune cells.