The Immune System Combats Diseases ________

question 96

Multiple Choice

The immune system combats diseases ________.

• A)by producing red blood cells, which engulf and kill pathogens
• B)by generating antibodies, which attach themselves to antigens, deactivating them and marking them for destruction
• C)by decreasing the flow of blood, cells, and natural chemicals to the damaged area, causing the redness, swelling, and warmth that characterize inflammation
• D)by inhibiting endocrine and sympathetic activity

Grasp the importance of structural and molecular evidence in understanding vertebrate evolution.

Identify the unique traits distinguishing mammals from other vertebrates and understand the diversity within the mammalian class.

Understand the principles of electron configurations for elements.

Identify the full electron configuration for specific elements.

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